Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Baker Landscaping of Tampa, LLC, 1190 East Washington, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33612
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was working with a landscaping crew. The employee suffered a separated shoulder with a possible chest contusion while pulling a seedling.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Trees, logs, limbs, n.e.c.
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