Struck by rolling powered vehicle or machinery · Multiple surface and flesh wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at State Metal Industries, Inc., 941 South 2nd Street, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08101
on — Multiple surface and flesh wounds, affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was operating a forklift. They exited the forklift to adjust the container that catches material dropping out of the dross cooler and the forklift pinned their left foot against the metal container. The employee sustained contusions and lacerations that required surgery.
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