Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Florist Ssupply Incorporated, 200 Legacy Boulevard, DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02026
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
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Final narrative
A rolling cart struck an employee who was making a delivery. The employee suffered a leg injury.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedCart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
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