Pactiv
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Fractures — MINERAL WELLS, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Pactiv | Report ID | 2024098840 |
| Address | 100 Commercial St | City, State ZIP | MINERAL WELLS, WEST VIRGINIA 26150 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Winders, unwinders |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | 1778798 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.17000, -81.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adding a new roll of plastic on a winder when his left arm was caught in the machine. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery for a broken ulna and radius.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2024, a worker at Pactiv in MINERAL WELLS, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with winders, unwinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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