Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wiese USA, Inc., 108 Gateway Commerce Drive, EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS 62025
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
While performing maintenance on a forklift, an employee cut their right arm on a firewall (sheet metal material).
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedForklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
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