Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC., 1847 Richardson , AMBOY, ILLINOIS 61310
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the knee(s) and leg(s).
Final narrative
On April 22, 2017, an employee had one foot on a fold down platform located on a platform riser and another foot on the running gear step (holding nurse tanks). As the employee tried to connect the hose, the employee stepped back and missed the counter weight. The left leg slipped into the opening of the running gear (step) and was caught causing a contusion to the right leg and knee.
HospitalizedKnee(s) and leg(s)Trailers
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