Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DOWN TO EARTH LAWN CARE II, INC., 27185 COUNTY ROAD 448A, MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA 32757
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the forearm(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was sharpening mower blades when his shirt was caught by the blade-sharpening grinder. His right forearm was cut to the bone, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Grinders, abraders
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