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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2021010345 · 1/13/2021 · Caterpillar, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s)
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Fall on same level due to slipping
Source
Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Cardboard

Employer

Name
Caterpillar, Inc.
Location
250 Dozer Drive, ATHENS, GEORGIA, 30606
NAICS
333120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was placing cardboard into a compactor and dropped a piece of cardboard on the ground. When the employee turned to pick up the cardboard, he slipped on the carboard and landed on his right knee, resulting in a knee joint fracture.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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