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 Celadon DP, LLC, Celadon DP, LLC, PASADENA, TEXAS 77507
on — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds , affecting the Hand(s) and arm(s) n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was using compressed air to blow dust from inside and around an industrial baler when the baler clamped down on their right hand and lower arm. The employee was hospitalized with a fracture and laceration to the hand and lower forearm.
Hospitalized Hand(s) and arm(s) n.e.c. Trash compactors, shredders
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