Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Heil Co., Inc., 106 45th Street NE, FORT PAYNE, ALABAMA 35967
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee bumped into equipment forks and sustained a bruise to the lower leg on 8/21/15. The incident was reported to the employer on 8/25/15 when the employee sought treatment. The employee was hospitalized on or about 8/26/15 for the treatment of a hematoma.
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