Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Fractures — CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2024109272 |
| Address | 913 NORTH 9TH STREET | City, State ZIP | CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA 73018 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Stacking machinery |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.06000, -97.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were troubleshooting a palletizer. The injured employee was clearing the work area when the machine was cycled and their right leg was caught in the machine. The employee sustained a fractured ankle.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2024, a worker at Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. in CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with stacking machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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