Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Crush-It, Inc., 6100 West Midway Road, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34981
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was on an elevated platform changing crusher screens. As he was standing in the middle of the guardrail, the screen pulled him over the side, causing the employee to fall 6-8 feet. He struck part of the crusher and the ground, resulting in two rib fractures.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersScaffolds-staging, unspecified
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212319). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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