Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, 8820 AMERICAN WAY, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was getting onto a pallet racking system. The employee's right foot went through the racking mesh, which lacerated the employee's leg.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedRacks-garment and other
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