Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Russell Landscape Partners, LLC, 1009 Administration Drive, MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA 32550
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was putting a tarp on a water tank while standing on a trailer. She lost her footing and fell through the trailer bed, striking the corner of the trailer bed. The employee sustained internal bleeding.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersTrailers
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