Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Schindler Elevator Corp., 3075 Vandercar Way, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45209
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
An employee was hoisting an elevator rail using an electric winch when it gave way, dropping the 230-pound rail onto the employee's left foot and big toe.
HospitalizedMultiple foot (feet) locationsRails-unattached metal
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