Nonroadway incident involving motorized land vehicle, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., 1090 BROADWAY AVENUE, BRASELTON, GEORGIA 30517
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
A compressed air hose in the back of a yard truck was connected to a trailer. As an employee pulled the yard truck away from the trailer, the quick disconnect in the hose failed. The pressurized hose hit an employee's leg, lacerating it and tearing the calf muscle.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
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