Insulation Distributors, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Insulation Distributors, Inc. | Report ID | 2018066440 |
| Address | 8901 First Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI 38671 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Special process machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | 1364355 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.99000, -90.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was producing a roll of metal building insulation on the laminating machine. While trying to fix a problem with the machine, the employee's left hand was pulled between two rollers and causing a left forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2018, a worker at Insulation Distributors, Inc. in SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with special process machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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