Struck by powered vehicle-nontransport, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Abf Freight System, Inc., 245 W 3rd St, PAHOKEE, FLORIDA 33476
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
While performing a delivery, an employee was at the rear of a trailer, strapping a crate. A backhoe's bucket dropped on the employee's head and shoulder area.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedBackhoes, trackhoes
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