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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 20241110904 · 11/22/2024 · Humic Growth Solutions, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Pumps except oil well
Secondary source
Shoes, socks, footwear

Employer

Name
Humic Growth Solutions, Inc.
Location
28190 U.S. 2, SHELBY, MONTANA, 59474
NAICS
325311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was performing maintenance on a pump. They replaced the pump and activated the pump motor for testing. The 7.5 HP mix tank pump impeller caught the employee's shoelace, causing their leg to get pulled against the pump housing. The employee sustained a compound fracture of the lower left leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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