Struck, caught, or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or material, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at OTIS ELEVATOR, 1831 Chestnut Street, SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103
on — Fractures, affecting the foot (feet) and ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was hoisting a motor with an "A" frame when the frame fell on and broke the employee's ankle and lower foot.
HospitalizedFoot (feet) and ankle(s)Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified
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