Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Haugland VI, Inc., Limetree Community, ST CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS 00820
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the face, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was getting material from inside a bucket truck bin (compartment) to provide to a lineman working aloft. When the employee released the locking mechanism for the bin door, the door swung open and lacerated the employee's face.
HospitalizedFace, unspecifiedBoom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck
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