Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Access Limited, Inc., St. Johns River Power Park (JEA), JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32226
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was installing a new security gate with rollers with two other co-workers. As they were moving the gate, the gate fell on the employee resulting in back injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he had surgery.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedGates
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