Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Other burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Denim North America, LLC, 4530 Cargo Drive, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31908
on — Other burns, unspecified, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was trying to fix the fabric on a machine when his hand was pulled against the guide, suffering severe friction burns.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedTextile, apparel, leather production machinery, unspecified
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