Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at O'Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC, 4040 Murdock Ave, PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA 26105
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
On August 11, 2018, at approximately 7:30 a.m., an employee was stocking product. He was holding an alternator part in his left hand and reaching for a part with his right arm when he suffered a right shoulder fracture.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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