Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Other burns, first degree
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lowe's Distribution Center, 955 Lowes Lane, MOUNT VERNON, TEXAS 75457
on — Other burns, first degree, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
A package became caught in a conveyor, creating a jam. While trying to clear the jam, an employee was caught by a conveyor roller and pulled into the conveyor belt. The employee suffered friction burns to the hand and forearm, as well as a laceration to the forearm.
HospitalizedHand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Conveyors-belt
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