Pedestrian struck by vehicle unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Carpenter Contractors of America, Inc., 16540 Kingwood Lane, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33982
on — Fractures , affecting the Ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was struck by a lawn service trailer and was hospitalized with a fractured lower leg and ankle.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) and leg(s) n.e.c. Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified
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