Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC, 3350 Pembroke Rd., HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33021
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an empty pallet conveyor when their right ring finger was caught by the conveyor. The employee sustained a partial amputation to the finger.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Conveyors unspecified
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