Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED, 7000 ALBURTIS ROAD, MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA 18062
on — Fractures, affecting the arm(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was maneuvering and positioning a vehicle hood assembly on a dolly. The assembly fell and a hood struck the employee's right arm, breaking it.
HospitalizedArm(s), unspecifiedVehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
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