Primex Plastics Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — OAKWOOD, GEORGIA
| Employer | Primex Plastics Corporation | Report ID | 2022119598 |
| Address | 3435 Old Oakwood Road | City, State ZIP | OAKWOOD, GEORGIA 30566 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -83.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was caught in a winder machine while loading it. The employee suffered a broken arm and ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2022, a worker at Primex Plastics Corporation in OAKWOOD, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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