Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at 1888 MILLS, LLC, 375 Airport Road, GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30224
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was feeding rolls of raw material through a roller when his arm was caught in the equipment and lacerated.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedTextile, apparel, leather production machinery, unspecified
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