Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FIVE STAR LAUNDRY, 6000 OSCEOLA PARKWAY, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34746
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was lubricating the towel folder and got his right hand caught between the chain and sprocket resulting in a laceration that required surgery.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedSpecial process machinery, n.e.c.
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