Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. · Deafness, hearing loss and impairment
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DCG Development Co, 20 Maxwell Dr., CLIFTON PARK, NEW YORK 12065
on — Deafness, hearing loss and impairment, affecting the Ear(s).
Final narrative
An employee was behind a building loading wood pallets onto a trailer when they were attacked by an unknown individual, falling to the ground and losing consciousness. The employee suffered fractured ribs, contusions, and hearing loss.
Hospitalized Ear(s) Person, other than injured or ill worker unspecified
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