Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC., 950 METRACAL TRACE, CABOOL, MISSOURI 65689
on — Fractures, affecting the elbow(s).
Final narrative
Employee attempting to correct a fault on the canning machine labeler fell when the guard bracket she was standing on came loose. She was about 3.5 feet from the floor and broke her elbow.
HospitalizedElbow(s)Product labeling machinery
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