Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Parcel Service Co., 6001 East 8th Avenue, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking inside an air can from an air unload grating/platform. The employee fell through the gap between the air trailer and the platform, suffering an abdominal area laceration.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersExisting floor opening
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