Michelin North America, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Michelin North America, Inc. | Report ID | 2022010072 |
| Address | 1101 Michelin Road | City, State ZIP | ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.18000, -97.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a mill. After making a cut, he reached for piece of rubber that had fallen into the mill tray. The rubber was stuck and the employee's right hand was pulled under the stationary mill knife blade, resulting in a laceration to the wrist that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2022, a worker at Michelin North America, Inc. in ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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