Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at RA Dudley Nurseries, Inc., 2417 Washington Road, THOMSON, GEORGIA 30824
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was loading a truck at the dock when an empty metal plant cart fell onto the employee's right leg, breaking the right ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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