Employee got injured during a quick informal huddle

It was 5:55 AM, and the night shift at the manufacturing facility was dragging. Elena, a machine operator, was tired but focused. As per protocol, the "Safety Huddle" was called at the end of the line before the day shift took over. The team gathered in a tight circle in the packing area to discuss safety goals and production numbers. The floor was chaotic, filled with pallets waiting for transport. Because it was a "quick, five-minute meeting," the supervisor didn’t ask everyone to move to the designated, yellow-lined safety zone, thinking it was unnecessary […]