Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kinder Morgan, Inc., 44264 Route 66, MARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16239
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was spotting for a forklift that was transporting compressor cylinders. The cylinders slid off the forklift's forks, struck the employee, and pinned him against another cylinder on the floor. He suffered lacerations to the abdomen and face and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedHead and trunkMachine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
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