Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Havertys Furniture Company, Inc, 1090 Broadway Ave, Hwy 124, BRASELTON, GEORGIA 30517
on — Crushing injuries, affecting the multiple foot (feet) locations.
Final narrative
An employee was helping to move furniture to cages for wrapping. As he was pushing a dining room tabletop onto a table float, he attempted to reposition the tabletop while still on the float. The tabletop slipped and fell onto his left foot and toes, resulting in crush injuries.
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