Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Pennsylvania State University, 6 Eisenhower Parking Deck, UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 16802
on — Fractures, affecting the thoracic region.
Final narrative
An employee was trying to pull a hay bale off a truck. The bale fell on the employee and pinned her to the ground. She suffered broken thoracic vertebrae and lack of feeling and movement in her legs.
HospitalizedThoracic regionBundles, bales
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