Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wedgworth's Inc., 28033 US Highway 27, MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA 33471
on — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds , affecting the Upper and lower extremities n.e.c..
Final narrative
While cleaning a conveyor belt with a scraper, an employee came in contact with the moving conveyor belt and his left arm became trapped in the tripper unit. He suffered fractures and severe friction burns to both wrists, and severe friction burns to the upper left thigh.
Hospitalized Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. Conveyors belt, slot, chain
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