Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Origlio Beverage - Reading, 1000 Patriot Parkway, READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19605
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
An employee changed the battery of a forklift and dropped the battery on her foot. The employee was hospitalized for injury to the left foot/toes.
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