Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABF Freight, 1165 Wilburn Road, CONLEY, GEORGIA 30288
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was handling pieces of flat steel bar when they fell on his foot, crushing the foot and causing a laceration.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedBars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
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