Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Manhattan Road & Bridge Company, US 77 Over Washita River, WYNNEWOOD, OKLAHOMA 73098
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was inside a rebar cage, helping a coworker hook up chains to rig for lifting. The cage shifted and the rebar collapsed to one side; the employee suffered crushing injuries to the chest and an ankle contusion. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStructural elements, n.e.c.
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