WYNNEWOOD, OKLAHOMA—
Manhattan Road & Bridge Company
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment · Crushing injuries
Final narrative
An employee was inside a rebar cage, helping a coworker hook up chains to rig for lifting. The cage shifted and the rebar collapsed to one side; the employee suffered crushing injuries to the chest and an ankle contusion. He was hospitalized.
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