Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aludyne Georgia Machining, LLC, 600 Northside Industrial Blvd., COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904
on — Fractures, affecting the foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was working near a manlift in a melt department when they were struck by the manlift, resulting in a displaced fracture of the second metatarsal bone on the right foot, as well as a closed fracture of the right tibia and fibula.
HospitalizedFoot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c.Manlifts
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