Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Castle Management, 12270 SW 3rd Street, Suite 200, PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33325
on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
An employee was hit by a car, fell, and suffered a fracture to the right wrist. She was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
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