Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club, 2003 Stadium Drive, BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 24701
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
Two ball players collided with each other resulting in one player fracturing his right tibia and fibula.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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