Fall on same level n.e.c. · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CVS Pharmacy, 7001 Old Winter Garden Road, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32835
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was receiving a delivery and unwrapping shrink wrap from totes on a pallet. Some totes fell out causing him to fall backward, and then additional items fell on him. The employee sustained injuries to his back and ribs.
Hospitalized Multiple trunk locations Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified
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