Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Weisman Equipment Company, Ltd, 4500 Hunter Road, SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78667
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the upper arm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was manually shaking out a PTO auger. His jacket got caught in the PTO resulting in a torn right bicep.
HospitalizedUpper arm(s)Power take-off (PTO)
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