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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2020010909 · 1/28/2020 · Gorbel, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Metal plates, metal panels
Secondary source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Gorbel, Inc.
Location
600 Ed Gardner Drive, PELL CITY, ALABAMA, 35128
NAICS
333923
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using an in-house manufactured utility cart to move 50 metal plates. The plates were stacked on the cantilevered end when the cart tipped and the metal plates slid off, striking the employee. The employee suffered a fractured left foot, tibia, fibula, and ankle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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