KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP., CONWAY MILLS
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — CONWAY, ARKANSAS
| Employer | KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP., CONWAY MILLS | Report ID | 2020098540 |
| Address | 480 EXCHANGE AVE | City, State ZIP | CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72032 |
| Event Date | September 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322291 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.07000, -92.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed the floor anchor bolts on an arbor press. While moving the press manually, it tipped over and struck the employee on the shin and ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2020, a worker at KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP., CONWAY MILLS in CONWAY, ARKANSAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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