Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABM, 155 Earhart Drive, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114
on — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was applying a dry-film lubricant with a spray can and nozzle extender onto a conveyor to eliminate/reduce package slippage. The employee's coat got caught in the rollers and pulled his right hand/forearm in. He sustained ligament and tendon damage.
HospitalizedHand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Conveyors-live roller
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