BROOK PARK, OHIO—
Central Transport LLC
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation · Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Central Transport LLC, 5400 W. 137th Street, BROOK PARK, OHIO 44142 on — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries, affecting the Arm(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was unloading the trailer on a powered industrial truck (PIT). As the employee reached through the mast of the PIT, his leg contacted the level control. The mast lowered and crushed the employee's right arm, resulting in injuries that required surgery to repair.
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