Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERRIES, INC., 7800 60th Avenue, KENOSHA, WISCONSIN 53142
on — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was moving pallets in a truck trailer and used his left foot to move a broken pallet stringer. The following morning, his left big toe was swollen and had blood blisters, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedToes(s), toenail(s)Skids, pallets
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