Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Baer Air, Inc, 150 S Apolllo Blvd, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32901
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
On 10/09/2017, an employee fell from a moving golf cart that made a sudden left turn and suffered a head injury, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedBrainGolf cart, personnel transport cart
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