Michelin North America, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MOBILE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Michelin North America, Inc. | Report ID | 20211210356 |
| Address | 861 Butler Drive, Unit C | City, State ZIP | MOBILE, ALABAMA 36693 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441320 | Inspection # | 1566973 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.65000, -88.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a tire press to put a tire onto a wheel when the machine malfunctioned and clamped down on the employee's hand, resulting in broken fingers and a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2021, a worker at Michelin North America, Inc. in MOBILE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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