Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Farmers Cooperative Assoc., 3200 W. Bus. 20, STANTON, TEXAS 79782
on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was rolling up a tarp when his glove and arm became caught in the automatic roller. He suffered a right arm fracture.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedMaterial and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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