Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc., 562 West King Street, COCOA, FLORIDA 32922
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was pulling a crate with a banding strap to the rear of a trailer when the strap broke. He then fell from the trailer to the ground, injuring his right shoulder.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Trailers
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