Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Imperial Dade LLC, 9601 NW 112TH AVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178
on — Fractures , affecting the Upper and lower extremities n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee fell to the floor from an order picker at the height of the third level of shelving. The employee sustained a fractured right wrist and hip, and a contusion on their forehead.
Hospitalized Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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