Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Navistar, Inc., 2322 N. Mingo Rd., TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74116
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
While pushing a bus chassis, an employee's foot was run over by the chassis, resulting in fractures.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedVehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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