PROCTER & GAMBLE PAPER PRODUCTS
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — JACKSON, MISSOURI
| Employer | PROCTER & GAMBLE PAPER PRODUCTS | Report ID | 2019088563 |
| Address | 14484 St Hwy 177 | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSOURI 63755 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Paper production machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322291 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.48000, -89.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were a replacing an extruder header. The first employee went to acquire rigging equipment and prepare a hoist. The second employee detached the extruder supply/return lines and began loosening the side clamps. The third employee was preparing the header for removal by removing the eight mounting bolts. Upon removal of the eighth bolt, the header fell approximately 6 feet from its cradle and hit the third employee in the left arm and leg. The third employee fell to the ground and the drive side of the header was resting on the employee's left leg. The employee suffered a broken left tibia, fibula, and humerus as well as a sprained right ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2019, a worker at PROCTER & GAMBLE PAPER PRODUCTS in JACKSON, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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