Struck by falling object unspecified · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Best Buy, 9409 U.S. Hwy 19, PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34668
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking past a pallet of televisions when the televisions fell on her head and injured her head, neck, and left shoulder.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Televisions, monitors, electronic screens
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