Struck by rolling, sliding, or shifting objects non-running · Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Barton Malow Company, 600 Ben, FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030
on — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries, affecting the Hand(s), except finger(s).
Final narrative
The employee was setting a structural steel beam when the beam shifted, catching his right hand between the beam and the top rail of the aerial lift. The employee sustained a crush injury between the thumb and index finger and required surgery.
Hospitalized Hand(s), except finger(s) Beams and rails metal
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