Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Publix Distribution Center, 777 SW 12TH AVE, DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33442
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a coworker operating a double rider vehicle, suffering lower leg lacerations.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
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