Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Sprains
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at YRC Inc., 11301 NW 134 St, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178
on — Sprains, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was stacking pallets with a forklift. After getting out of the forklift, the employee was struck by a falling pallet and suffered a pulled neck muscle.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersSkids, pallets
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