Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Adapthealth, LLC, 3672 US 27 N, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Head unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was loading material into a van. As the employee climbed into the back of the van, they fell backward and struck their head on the ground, causing bleeding.
Hospitalized Head unspecified Vans, passenger and utility
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