Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Angel Brothers Enterprises, LTD, S&B Constructors, BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77521
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to free a section of tarp cover that was caught on a trailer when the trailer s air-operated gate was engaged. His hand was caught and crushed by the closing gate, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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