Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by another person · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fishing Holdings LLC, 927 Hwy 178 N, FLIPPIN, ARKANSAS 72634
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the lumbar region.
Final narrative
On September 21, 2023, an employee and a co-worker were moving a boat mold with a dolly. The injured employee pulled on the mold while the co-worker pushed from the front. The injured employee became pinned against another mold that was behind them, resulting in an abdominal pain and bruising to the lower back that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedLumbar regionCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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