Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Martin Marietta, 6395 Pecos St., DENVER, COLORADO 80221
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was operating a conveyor belt when his right arm was caught in between a roller and the conveyor belt, resulting in his right arm at the wrist and forearm being severely lacerated.
HospitalizedWrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Conveyors-belt
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