Injured by object pushed or pulled by person · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FCI RAY BROOK, OLD RAY BROOK RD, RAY BROOK, NEW YORK 12977
on — Fractures , affecting the Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
Ab employee was moving a tool cart when his left hand became caught between the cart and a door frame. The employee sustained an open fracture of the hand.
Hospitalized Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies
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An employee was entering a receiving area to start his shift when he was struck by a utility cart being pushed by another employee. The injured employee fell to the floor and suffered a fractured hip.
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