Struck by object or equipment dropped by other person · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC, 1901 East Victory Drive, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31404
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the head, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee walked into a closet. A hand tool was dropped from above and lacerated the employee's head.
HospitalizedHead, unspecifiedHandtools-power not determined, unspecified
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