Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at YKK USA, Inc., 3340 Chestney Road, MACON, GEORGIA 31217
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
Worker was using a wire forming machine to manufacture zippers when he tripped over a safety chain and fell, injuring his right shoulder and resulting in an in-patient hospitalization.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Chains, n.e.c.
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