Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

An employee was inspecting a forklift. During the inspection the hydraulic line ruptured. The employee placed his left hand on the end of the hydraulic line. As the forklift operator engaged the hydraulic line, fluid shot into the employee’s middle finger creating an embolism. The employee was transported to the hospital for surgery to remove […]

Employee ruptured intestinal cysts when he lifted a box of tile while working at the store.

An employee was using 2-inch, clear packaging tape to secure boxes on a pallet. He inhaled a small piece of the tape while cutting it by mouth, and the tape adhered to a portion of his mid-to-upper throat. He was admitted to the hospital and underwent treatment.