Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., 2921 Dawson Rd, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74110
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was using a dolly converter while unhooking a set of double trailers when he was struck in the chest by the dolly converter. The employee sustained fractures to the sternum and ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersVehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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