Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball, 3031 Garrison Road, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698
on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
A coach was waving in a player during a professional baseball game. The player collided with the coach, who fell and suffered a broken left wrist.
HospitalizedWrist(s)Co-worker
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