ATHENS, GEORGIA·
Caterpillar, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Caterpillar, Inc., 250 Dozer Drive, ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606 on , Fractures, affecting the knee(s).
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Final 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.
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