Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at A & S Party Rental LLC., 14170 St Rt 613, PAULDING, OHIO 45879
on — Fractures , affecting the Ears and facial region unspecified.
Final narrative
Employees were setting up a carnival ride. A ride wall fell on three employees who were attaching the ride's hydraulic arms. One of the three employees suffered a facial fracture and required surgery.
Hospitalized Ears and facial region unspecified Other amusement rides
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