Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Avulsions, enucleations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at LINEN KING, 7201 CAMBRIDGE DR., MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA 73130
on — Avulsions, enucleations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was operating a small pieces folding machine when the employee's hand was caught and degloved in the machine.
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