Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cintas Uniform Services , 10080 Sandmyer Lane, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19116
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
At 9:30 p.m. on January 24, 2019, an employee was outside a building, pulling an empty metal cart up a slight elevated grade to a truck. The cart struck him, tearing his Achilles tendon.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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