Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rath, Inc., 290 Industrial Park Dr, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 31061
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was in a scissor lift troubleshooting a machine. The machine activated and the employee was pinned between the machine and the scissor lift railing resulting in six broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersAerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
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