Proctor and Gamble - Saint Louis site
Struck by running powered equipment unspecified — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Proctor and Gamble - Saint Louis site | Report ID | 2024087457 |
| Address | 169 East Grand Ave | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63101 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) and arm(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment unspecified | Source of Injury | Machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.56000, -90.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attaching an air hose within the soft handling equipment. After attaching the air hose, the equipment powered up and pushed a tote into the employee's hand causing a left wrist and forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2024, a worker at Proctor and Gamble - Saint Louis site in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the wrist(s) and arm(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment unspecified, with machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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