COCOA, FLORIDA—
RDS Industrial, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at RDS Industrial, Inc., 436 Shearer Blvd, COCOA, FLORIDA 32922 on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Forearm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a drill press when her shirt sleeve became caught, resulting in a left forearm injury.
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