Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Quietflex Manufacturing Company, LP, 7730 American Way, GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736
on — Fractures , affecting the Arm(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was moving debris from the mandrel area when his left arm was caught in the machine. He was hospitalized with two fractures to his left arm.
Hospitalized Arm(s) unspecified Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified
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