Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at POLAR TANK TRAILER, 4825 E. Kearney St., SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65803
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the upper arm(s).
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Final narrative
At 4:45 p.m., on Monday, June 15, an employee was working on a metal frame near the paint booth. When he moved the frame to prepare for the next stage of work, a second frame fell from a stand onto his arm, lacerating his left bicep. He was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
HospitalizedUpper arm(s)Structural metal materials, n.e.c.
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