COLLIERS, WEST VIRGINIA—
All American Recycling
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at All American Recycling, 2024 Harmon Creek Rd, COLLIERS, WEST VIRGINIA 26035 on — Fractures, affecting the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was standing next to a material handler preparing to cut material being removed from the pile. A steel lattice beam fell from the pile and struck the employee fracturing the employee's left foot and right lower leg and ankle.
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