Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AMERICAN SUGAR REFINING INC, 7417 NORTH PETERS ST, ARABI, LOUISIANA 70032
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was washing out the RS2 screw. While the employee's hand was in the RS2 screw, another employee activated/enabled the A station via the computer, causing the RS2 screw to turn. This action lacerated the employee's palm, severing the tendons. The RS2 screw was not locked out at the time of the accident.
HospitalizedHand(s), n.e.c.Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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