Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GRAE-CON CONSTRUCTION, INC., 96 3rd ave west, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25701
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was welding while in a scissor lift elevated to approximately 15 feet when the lift was tipped over by a garage door that activated. The employee's left foot and left femur were fractured.
Hospitalized Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c. Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping
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