Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 13786 HARVEY ROAD, TYLER, TEXAS 75706
on — Fractures, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning up after replacing a motor on a conveyor. While trying to pick up the old motor it slipped and fell. The employee tried to catch it and the motor fell on his right hand causing broken bones.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedMotors other than vehicle
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