Kraft Heinz Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Kraft Heinz Company | Report ID | 2018076791 |
| Address | 5521 Division Drive | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33905 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Woodworking lathes |
| Secondary Source | Clothing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311412 | Inspection # | 1331919 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.66000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was buffing a shaft while operating a lathe when a piece of the employee's clothing was caught by the lathe, resulting in a broken right forearm.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2018, a worker at Kraft Heinz Company in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with woodworking lathes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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