Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Krispy Kreme of South Florida, 590 NE 167th St, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33162
on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
On 01/10/2018, at 08:00 AM, an employee was operating a dough mixer when she attempted to check the color of the cinnamon inside the mixer with her right hand. The mixer paddle then pinned her right hand against the side of the mixer bowl, fracturing her right wrist and requiring hospitalization. The mixer was still running at the time of the incident.
HospitalizedWrist(s)Mixers, blenders, whippers-food and beverage
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