Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at First Quality Products, Inc., 500 Oakridge Road, HAZLETON, PENNSYLVANIA 18202
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee entered the slitter machine area to cut off a piece of material. The machine was running at the time. The employee's left hand and forearm were crushed between two rollers on the machine, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedHand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Slitters, winders-paper production
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