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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 20161110666 · 11/13/2016 · Pirelli Tire Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Pirelli Tire Company
Location
100 Pirelli Drive SE, ROME, GEORGIA, 30161
NAICS
326211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting and resetting a vulcanizer machine when the equipment crushed his forearm and lacerated his hand. The equipment was not locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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