Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Weusthoff Medical Center, 250 North Wickham Rd., MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32935
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the multiple head locations.
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Final narrative
An employee was found lying on the floor with cuts and abrasions to his head and face. The employee did not respond to his name. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsNonclassifiable
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