Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Birchcrest Tree and Landscape, Inc. , 1575 Highland Avenue , ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14611
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a mini-loader when it tipped over and fell on top of them breaking their left femur.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Skid steer loaders, mini loaders
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