Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Seneca Foods Corp, 500 South Clark Street, MAYVILLE, WISCONSIN 53050
on — Fractures, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
On September 27, 2020, an employee's hand was caught in the rollers of a corn husker resulting in crushing injuries including fractures to the middle two fingers and hospitalization.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedFood and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
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