Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Cavaliers Holdings LLC, 1 Center Court, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44115
on — Amputations, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
A stagehand was unloading a truck to set up for a show. The lift gate got stuck, then fell on the employee's left big toe, resulting in a partial amputation.
AmputationToes(s), toenail(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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