Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Fractures and surface, flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PERKO, INC., 16490 NW 13th Avenue, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169
on — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds , affecting the Hand(s) and wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was buffing production parts and the rotating wheel contacted their left hand, resulting in hospitalization due to a laceration to the hand and a fracture to the hand and wrist.
Hospitalized Hand(s) and wrist(s) Industrial surfacing and finishing machinery unspecified
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