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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2020076204 · 7/2/2020 · IVAN SMITH FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
IVAN SMITH FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.
Location
5434 TECHNOLOGY DR. (DISTRIBUTION CENTER), SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, 71129
NAICS
442110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A recycle tech was recycling foam material. While attempting to clear an obstruction from the conveyor, his right arm was caught in the conveyor belt resulting in a fractured forearm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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