Woodgrain Millwork Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Fractures — EMMETT, IDAHO
| Employer | Woodgrain Millwork Inc. | Report ID | 20211110046 |
| Address | 500 W Main St | City, State ZIP | EMMETT, IDAHO 83617 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.87000, -116.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a jam when the unsorter activated and the employee became caught between the unsorter deck and a lumber pile. The employee sustained a broken sternum and ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2021, a worker at Woodgrain Millwork Inc. in EMMETT, IDAHO suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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