Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SYSCO WEST COAST FLORIDA, INC., 1605 18th Ave S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33712
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was rolling product on a dolly when his foot caught on something. He twisted his left leg, fracturing both lower left leg bones.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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