Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Peach Street Distillers, 144 Kluge Ave, PALISADE, COLORADO 81526
on — Fractures, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was unloading a large cylindrical metal filter housing from a pallet onto the floor to be cleaned when he dropped the assembly on his foot, causing a hairline fracture to his right toe.
HospitalizedToes(s), toenail(s)Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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