OMAHA, NEBRASKA—
Kellogg's
Slip or trip without fall, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Kellogg's, 9601 F Street, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68127 on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was sitting down in front of a machine observing the operation. While attempting to stand, the employee lost his balance and put an arm out to catch himself. The fleshy portion of his right forearm pushed through a gap in the machine's guard, lacerating it between the wrist and elbow.
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