Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goodwill Industries Of South Florida, Inc., 6201 NW 36th Ave, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33147
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a sheet folding machine and received a laceration and crushed three fingers on his right hand in the machine's chain. The employee was subsequently hospitalized as a result of his injuries.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
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