Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Innes Wood Products, Fire hydrant in Omak, KELLER, WASHINGTON 99140
on — Fractures, affecting the elbow(s).
Final narrative
An employee was trying to attach a hose to a fire hydrant to fill up a brush truck water tank. The force of the water through the hose knocked the employee off balance. He fell off the brush truck, landing about 6-7 feet below and suffering a broken left elbow.
HospitalizedElbow(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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