Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hobby Lobby, 65 Mt. Auburn Ave, AUBURN, MAINE 04210
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
While unloading freight, an employee was struck by a falling box, suffering a neck injury.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersBoxes, crates, cartons
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