Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gate Gourmet, Inc., 4347 United Pkwy, SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS 60176
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the elbow(s) and arms(s).
Final narrative
An employee stepped into the rear of a catering truck when the truck drove away from the loading dock and the employee fell backward out of the truck, resulting in a left arm and elbow dislocation.
HospitalizedElbow(s) and arms(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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