Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Fractures and dislocations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC, 2741 S. Division Ave., ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32805
on — Fractures and dislocations, affecting the elbow(s).
Final narrative
A route driver was unloading a truck, lost his footing, and fell out of the rear of the truck resulting in an elbow fracture/dislocation. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedElbow(s)Delivery truck or van
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