CLAYTON, ALABAMA—
Fastenal Company, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Fastenal Company, Inc., 1515 7th ST S, CLAYTON, ALABAMA 36016 on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
Employees were loading a metal keg onto a truck when the strap slipped and struck the employee on the left big toe. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
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