Struck by object tipping over · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Natural Beauty Growers, LLC, 905 NE Adams Dairy Pkwy, BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI 64014
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Other digestive structures n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was merchandising plants at the garden center. She was unloading the top rack of the cart when it tipped onto her and injured her spleen, requiring surgery.
Hospitalized Other digestive structures n.e.c. Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies
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