Apache Mills, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — CALHOUN, GEORGIA
| Employer | Apache Mills, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010693 |
| Address | 197 Royal Drive | City, State ZIP | CALHOUN, GEORGIA 30701 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326299 | Inspection # | 1439406 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.45000, -84.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left arm was caught and broken between a roll-up spindle and plastic wrap.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2019, a worker at Apache Mills, Inc. in CALHOUN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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