Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at R2 Corporation , 10200 McKalla Place #200, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was transferring materials using a dolly cart. As he was trying to load the cart on a weighing scale, it tipped over on top of him, lacerating his nose and lip and breaking his ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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