Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., 9290 NW 150th Ave , MORRISTON, FLORIDA 32668
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was providing home healthcare services when the employee fell to the kitchen floor of a private residence and fractured a shoulder, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floor, n.e.c.
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