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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2022043011 · 4/5/2022 · United Dairy, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Stacking machinery

Employer

Name
United Dairy, Inc.
Location
508 Roane Street, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, 25302
NAICS
424430
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was leaning on the stacking machine holding a flashlight for another maintenance employee when the machine activated. The employee's elbow was caught by the stacking machine resulting in contusions to the elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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