Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Thermal burns third degree or higher
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Michelin North America, Inc., 1101 Michelin Rd, ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73401
on — Thermal burns third degree or higher, affecting the Hand(s) and wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was removing rubber that was jammed on an applicator of a tire assembly machine. As the jam was removed, the machine cycled and the employee's right hand became caught against the heated anvil on the machine, resulting in a full-thickness burn to their palm and wrist that required hospitalization and surgery.
Hospitalized Hand(s) and wrist(s) Other metal, wood, and special material machinery n.e.c.
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