Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified · Electrocutions, electric shocks
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tailored Brands, Inc., 10485 West Belfort , HOUSTON, TEXAS 77031
on — Electrocutions, electric shocks, affecting the bODY SYSTEMS.
Final narrative
While an employee was operating the clothes sorting machine, a garment was inserted incorrectly. When the employee tried to pull the garment back out of the machine, the employee received a static electricity shock and experienced chest and right arm pain.
HospitalizedBODY SYSTEMSSpecial process machinery, n.e.c.
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