ADDISON, ILLINOIS—
Mauser USA, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Mauser USA, LLC, 1350 Fullerton AV, ADDISON, ILLINOIS 60101 on — Fractures , affecting the Arm(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was changing the cooling nozzles on an aftercooler and the pneumatic power was activated. This caused the top plate to move into the top position and crush the employee's right arm. The employee sustained a fractured arm.
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