Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Standard Concrete Products, Inc., 5801 W. Commerce St., TAMPA, FLORIDA 33616
on — Fractures, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was lubricating a concrete mixer when they were struck by an energized paddle. The employee sustained lacerations and a fracture to the forearm.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Agitators, mixers-earth, mineral
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