Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Florida Hospital Apopka, 2100 Ocoee Apopka Rd, APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
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Final narrative
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