Other jump to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Charger Earth LLC, NW of Pecos, TX on Highway 2119, PECOS, TEXAS 79772
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was helping to offload a rock crusher and acting as the spotter when the load shifted. As he dismounted the rock crusher to inform the operator he broke his left lower leg and ankle, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
HospitalizedAnkle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.Compactors, crushers, pulverizers-earth, mineral
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