Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GENERAL MOTORS ASSEMBLY PLANT, 2525 E. ABRAM STREET, ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76010
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was walking toward the exit door, tripped over the tines of a stationary forklift, and fell into the mast of another forklift resulting in lacerations to her face and left knee and a dislocated right shoulder.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floor, n.e.c.
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