Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC, 2312 25th. Street North, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35234
on — Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee opened the front door to a commercial dryer to add some garments. The dryer did not turn off when the door was opened. Garments in the dryer caught her arm, twisting it and tearing tendons in her hand.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedClothes dryers
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