Hitting, kicking, beating, shoving · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bernhard MCC, LLC, 201 14th St. SW, LARGO, FLORIDA 33770
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was assaulted by an employee of another contractor, suffering a crushed esophagus, a shattered nose, and bruises to the face.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCo-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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