# Fractures at Staff Link
> OSHA SIR `2015107862` · 10/21/2015 · JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Staff Link
- **Location:** Florida Metal Products, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 32254
- **NAICS:** 561320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee had his back towards the machine when his gloves were caught in the metal slitter machine. This caused his arm to twist and pull resulting in a fracture to his upper right arm above the elbow. The employee was admitted to the hospital for surgery.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*