West Fraser Wood Products, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — HENDERSON, TEXAS
| Employer | West Fraser Wood Products, Inc. | Report ID | 2019021935 |
| Address | 609 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | HENDERSON, TEXAS 75652 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple foot (feet) locations |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Stacking machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | 1383560 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.17000, -94.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a co-worker to straighten lumber in the saw mill stacker. His foot was caught in the chain and sprocket causing severe tissue damage, a hairline fracture to the heel and a damaged tendon.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2019, a worker at West Fraser Wood Products, Inc. in HENDERSON, TEXAS suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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