Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JCB Manufacturing, Inc., 2000 Bamford Blvd, POOLER, GEORGIA 31322
on — Fractures , affecting the Lower leg(s).
Final narrative
The employee had just removed the arm of a skid steer from a fixture using a chain hoist with a hook and placed the arm on the floor. After the arm was placed on the floor, the employee removed the hook and began raising the hook with the hoist. While raising, the hook caught on the side of the arm causing it to turn over onto the employee's lower left leg and fracture it.
Hospitalized Lower leg(s) Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c.
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