Aluma-Weld, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Fractures — HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Aluma-Weld, Inc. | Report ID | 2024043743 |
| Address | 199 Extrusion Place | City, State ZIP | HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 71901 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Stamping machinery, presses except printing |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336612 | Inspection # | 1747044 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.46000, -92.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a part in a brake press when the machine started and fractured their left elbow.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2024, a worker at Aluma-Weld, Inc. in HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with stamping machinery, presses except printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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