Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at L&W Supply, 2250 Barnes Rd, MACON, GEORGIA 31216
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was throwing a strap over a load in the yard. The strap got stuck so he got onto the truck to adjust the strap. He slipped off the truck, injuring four ribs on the way down.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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