Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tower Extrusions, LTD , 930Hensley Ln , WYLIE, TEXAS 75098
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the knee(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was servicing the puller at the end of a press when the puller moved and struck his knees. He was hospitalized.
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