Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Other burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION, 10910 Lee Vista Blvd, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32829
on — Other burns, unspecified, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
On November 28, 2021, an employee was taking products off a conveyor when his right arm was trapped in the moving conveyor belt. He suffered a friction burn to the skin of his forearm.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Conveyors-belt
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