Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pilkington North America Inc., 140 DIXIE HWY., ROSSFORD, OHIO 43460
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
On December 18, 2018, an employee was using a cart to transfer a glass making device called a "baby cooler." The cart tipped over and the baby cooler fell off onto the employee's left leg fracturing the lower leg.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Nonclassifiable
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