Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PLANTERS COTTON OIL MILL, INC., 2901 PLANTERS DRIVE, PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS 71601
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c..
Final narrative
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