Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Publix Supermarkets, 12290 Highway 231/431 North, MERIDIANVILLE, ALABAMA 35759
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the scalp.
Final narrative
An employee was placing a case of vegetables onto the bottom shelf of a cart. As she stood up, her head hit the cart's top shelf, resulting in a scalp contusion.
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