Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kenney Manufacturing Company, 1000 Jefferson Blvd., WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND 02886
on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On December 5, 2018, an employee slipped and fell on the polished floor of the manufacturing plant and broke his arm, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedFloor, n.e.c.
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