SHERIDAN, MONTANA·2017-08-16

U.S. Department of Interior

Struck by other falling powered vehicle · Fractures

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at U.S. Department of Interior, Section 24 Springs Section, SHERIDAN, MONTANA 59749 on 2017-08-16, Fractures, affecting the thoracic region.

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Final narrative

An employee was adjusting the track on a skid steer that was on a jack when the skid steer shifted and caused the jack to slip. The skid steer then fell on the employee, fracturing the T2 vertebra.

Hospitalized Thoracic region Skid steer loaders, mini loaders

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