Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lopefra Corp., 7685 NW 87th Ave., MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33166
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was injured while working at the recycling yard. He was standing on top of metal sheets and was catapulted between the metal sheets and a forklift. The metal sheets fell on top of him, causing major injuries to his head, back, hand, and leg.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural
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