Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Intelligrated Systems, LLC, 5701 Tacony Street, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19135
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple leg locations, n.e.c. .
Final narrative
An employee was performing preventive maintenance on a conveyor. It suddenly started while he was inside the belt, and the slats caused multiple fractures to his upper and lower leg.
HospitalizedMultiple leg locations, n.e.c. Conveyors-belt
More severe injuries at Intelligrated Systems, LLC
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