Contact with hot objects or substances · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Haley Investments, 4110 Waters Ave, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a shirt press when her hand was caught in the machine. The employee was hospitalized for burns to three fingers on her left hand.
HospitalizedFinger(s), fingernail(s), unspecifiedFabric pressers and ironing appliances
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