Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Alabama Painting Inc., Esiity Barton Mill, CHEROKEE, ALABAMA 35616
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking into a machine shop area. He fell and hit a ball bearing press that was bolted to the floor. He suffered lacerations to the left forearm and hand and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedHand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Floor, n.e.c.
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