Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BRISTER SIGNS, INC., 2091 Indian River Blvd, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the foot (feet), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was driving a pole into the ground using a slam bar. The tool came off the top of the of the U-channel post, striking the employee's right foot. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured toe that required surgery.
HospitalizedFoot (feet), unspecifiedStriking and nailing handtools-power not determined, n.e.c.
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