Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Evolution Electric Vehicle, Inc, 104 West Taft Vineland Road, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Thumb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting on the rear end of a golf cart when their right thumb was caught in the vehicle, resulting in injury.
Hospitalized Thumb(s) Golf cart, personnel transport cart
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