HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Cuts, lacerations — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | Report ID | 2023076250 |
| Address | 4925 STATE LINE ROAD | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72916 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336390 | Inspection # | 1684031 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.33000, -94.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was deburring a metal tube when the machine jammed. The employee went to clear the jam and contacted a spinning brush, resulting in a deep laceration to the left arm above the wrist. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2023, a worker at HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with grinding, polishing machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 5,298 severe injury reports involving "Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning" incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning injuries.
See all reports for HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC..
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2023 | Xander Mills | JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS | Amputations | Amp. |
| Apr 10, 2017 | RP Baking, LLC | HARRISON, NEW JERSEY | Avulsions, enucleations | Hosp. |
| Nov 28, 2016 | Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation | ORLANDO, FLORIDA | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jan 2, 2023 | J.J. Cassone Bakery, Inc. | PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs, LLC | CLARENCE, NEW YORK | Amputations | Amp. |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Shasta Beverage, Inc. | HOUSTON, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Silverstone, Inc. | OMAHA, NEBRASKA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jul 26, 2022 | OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION | GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA | Crushing injuries | Hosp. |