Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dillen Products, 15150 MADISON ROAD, MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO 44062
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was setting up at his workstation while a nearby coworker was moving a pallet of parts. The pallet struck an empty pallet, which in turn struck the employee as he tried to move out of the way. He fell and landed on the empty pallet, injuring his back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedFloor, n.e.c.
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