Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Homestar Corporation, 800 N Beckley St., LANCASTER, TEXAS 75146
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were on a scissor lift, working to replace the rigging on a hoist. The scissor lift was passing under steel I-beams when one employee was struck by an I-beam. The employee was hospitalized with a contusion to the back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedAerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
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