Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Nichiha USA, Inc., 3150 AVONDALE MILL ROAD, MACON, GEORGIA 31216
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was removing cardboard pieces that were causing a packaging line malfunction when the machinery moved, propelling the employee into the upper metal poles of the machine and exerting pressure on the employee's torso that caused a contusion to their liver.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersPackaging, wrapping, bundling machinery
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