Ran off roadway · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Herrington Forestry Supply, 4656 Hwy 29, BREWTON, ALABAMA 36426
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was driving a logging truck and lost control of the truck. The truck fell onto the shoulder of the road. The employee sustained right shoulder and neck injuries.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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