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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2015052721 · 5/8/2015 · Magnesita Refractories

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Bruises, contusions

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Magnesita Refractories
Location
425 South Salem Church Road, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 17408
NAICS
327125
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing the door liners of the Bucher holding mixer when a press started closing the gate on his left forearm. He sustained bruising and swelling on his forearm. The gate valve was locked out at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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