Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CARMINE'S BAKERY, L.L.C. , 2100 COUNTRY CLUB RD, SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was making cheesecake at a cheesecake press machine when the machine severely cut her thumb, requiring overnight hospitalization and surgery. The machine was guarded at the time.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedFood and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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