Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at APPLIED CERAMICS, INC., 5555 PLEASANTDALE RD, DORAVILLE, GEORGIA 30340
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On 6/13/16, an employee was packing ceramic parts onto a pallet when he tripped over another pallet on the floor. He sustained lacerations on the back of both arms and was hospitalized.
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