Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Amylu Foods, LLC, 1400 West 44th Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60609
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Head and extremities.
Final narrative
An employee's arm was caught in a meat blender. The employee suffered head and arm injuries and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Head and extremities Mixers, blenders, whippers food and beverage
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