Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC, 4000 E Goodwin Rd, MISSION, TEXAS 78574
on — Fractures , affecting the Hand(s) and wrist(s).
Final narrative
On March 26, 2024, at 8:04 a.m., a temporary employee was retrieving a grapefruit that became lodged between two belt conveyors when her forearm was pulled in between the opening of the two conveyors. This resulted in a fractured wrist and fractured fingers. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery. The machine was unguarded at the time.
Hospitalized Hand(s) and wrist(s) Conveyors belt, slot, chain
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