Roadway collision with other vehicle, n.e.c. · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at USA Services of Florida, Inc., I-95 South, @ Mile Marker 375, YULEE, FLORIDA 32041
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
On July 1, 2019, an employee was on a riding mower cutting grass beside a highway, 20 feet from the concrete shoulder. A vehicle veered to avoid tire debris and struck him on the left side. He suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, and other injuries, and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersLawn mowers-riding
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