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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2015096319 · 9/1/2015 · EKL Machine Co.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Forearm(s)
Nature of injury: Fractures

Cause

Event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: Lathes, unspecified
Secondary source: Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name: EKL Machine Co.
Location: 448 Mill Road, BENSALEM, PENNSYLVANIA, 19020
NAICS: 333514
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While using a small lathe to polish a shaft, an employee's glove got caught. His arm was pulled under the part, breaking his forearm.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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