JOHNSONVILLE, NEW YORK—
Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP, 31 Niagra Way, JOHNSONVILLE, NEW YORK 12094 on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
Employee was repairing an overhead door when a spring broke releasing the door and striking the employee injuring the shoulder, clavical, and ribs. Employee was hospitalized.
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