Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SIKA Corporation, 150 Fairless Hills Drive, FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030
on — Fractures, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was moving a 30-to 40-gallon container of cement/mortar that was on wheels. The container tipped over onto the employee resulting in a back fracture.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedContainers, unspecified
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