Other exertions or bodily reactions, n.e.c. · Abrasions, scratches
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Snak King Corporation, 3133 Industrial Drive, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS 61032
on — Abrasions, scratches, affecting the eye(s).
Final narrative
An employee was disconnecting a chute from the top of a hopper when he scratched the lens of his eye with a fingernail. He was wearing safety glasses at the time.
HospitalizedEye(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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