Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Chem-Tech Finishers Inc., 1904 S Hamilton St, DALTON, GEORGIA 30720
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
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Final narrative
An employee was operating the flex-nip machine. His shirt got caught in the machine and the employee suffered lacerations to the hip and chest.
HospitalizedMultiple trunk locationsTextile, apparel, leather production machinery, n.e.c.
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