Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, 1500 North Clarke Industrial Road, THOMASVILLE, ALABAMA 36784
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing a flat tire when it came off its rim and struck the employee. The employee suffered a broken rib and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTires, except bike
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