Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Rentals, Inc., 1925 NW 18th St., POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069
on — Fractures , affecting the Trunk and other upper extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was tightening cargo straps to secure a load when he slipped and fell backward to the ground. The employee sustained fractures to the clavicle and ribs and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Trunk and other upper extremities Source, secondary source unspecified
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