Struck by other falling object n.e.c. · Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JCI Industries, Inc, 1161 Southeast Hamblen Road, LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI 64081
on — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries, affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were moving a vertical turbine pump into a shop using a set of jacks. One of the jacks hit a small hole in the concrete, causing the pump to jump and land on one employee's right foot. The foot was crushed and the employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Pumps except oil well
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