Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Amerit Fleet Solutions Inc., 6833 W. 75th. St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60638
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was using a jack to lift a convertor dolly. The dolly fell off the jack and struck the employee's left hip, dislocating it.
HospitalizedHip(s)Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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