SUPERIOR HEALTH LINENS, INC.
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Fractures — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | SUPERIOR HEALTH LINENS, INC. | Report ID | 2024064818 |
| Address | 2905 S. SYENE ROAD | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53711 |
| Event Date | June 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple arm locations |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Clothes washers, dryers |
| Secondary Source | Safety protocols and equipment n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811490 | Inspection # | 1753329 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.01000, -89.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance on an industrial washing machine when his right arm became caught in the belt and his elbow and forearm were fractured. The machine was not guarded or locked out/tagged out at the time.
Incident Summary
On June 1, 2024, a worker at SUPERIOR HEALTH LINENS, INC. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered fractures to the multiple arm locations. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with clothes washers, dryers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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