Roadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Juniper Landscaping of Florida LLC, 11168 Celebration Blvd., KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was operating a riding blower machine on a road median when they were struck by a vehicle and ejected from the machine, resulting in ankle and shoulder injuries.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Machinery, n.e.c.
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