Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Lowe's, 1201 Keystone Blvd., POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17901
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was repairing a loading dock plate when the plate slipped and struck the employee. The employee was hospitalized with a severe head injury.
HospitalizedBrainRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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