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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20161110360 · 11/2/2016 · Polytech Fibers LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Textile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Polytech Fibers LLC
Location
2017 Highway 411 N, CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA, 30705
NAICS
325220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While attempting to remove a piece of yarn from a stretcher machine roller, an employee's right arm was caught and severely fractured in the roller. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery. The machine was running at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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