Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Golden Gate America LLC., 600 Terminal Dr. , FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33315
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee exited a vehicle to instruct the vehicles behind hers to back out because her vehicle was stuck. When she exited the vehicle, she slipped and fell on the wet ramp floor, hitting her head on the ground and fracturing her right ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
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