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Report: Struck by object or equipment, unspecified at WestRock in Evadale, Texas

DATE: 08/31/18

An employee was lifting a basket of wood chips with a chain saw that had two choker chains attached when a link in one of the choker chains broke, hitting and fracturing the employee’s right forearm.

Report ID 2018089039  
Date 08/31/2018  
UPA 1377790  
Primary NAICS 322130  
Nature 111 Fractures
Part of Body 423 Forearm(s)
Source 4223 Chains, n.e.c.
Event 620 Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
Hospitalized Yes  
Amputation No  

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