Polyplex USA
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — DECATUR, ALABAMA
| Employer | Polyplex USA | Report ID | 2025054165 |
| Address | 30001 Mallard Fox Drive NW | City, State ZIP | DECATUR, ALABAMA 35603 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Head unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils |
| Secondary Source | Cranes unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1825883 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.65000, -87.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the head by film roll material being moved by a crane while packing the material. The employee suffered a head injury and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2025, a worker at Polyplex USA in DECATUR, ALABAMA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the head unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with reels, rolls, spools, coils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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