Struck by falling object unspecified · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Moyer's Hatchery LLC, 266 E. Paletown rd, QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18951
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Other digestive structures n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was unloading a 450-pound metal farm rack from a truck when the rack tipped and struck the employee, resulting in lacerations to their face, left arm, left hand, and both shoulders, as well as a bruised spleen.
Hospitalized Other digestive structures n.e.c. Shelves, shelving, racks
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