Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC, 200 W Ave A, SEMINOLE, TEXAS 79360
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to pull a dolly loaded with boxes when his foot slipped. The dolly then fell backward onto the employee, fracturing his right hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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