Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gestamp West Virginia, LLC, 3100 MacCorkle Avenue SW, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25303
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking when they slipped on a piece of scrap metal and fell, resulting in a right hip fracture.
HospitalizedHip(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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