Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Boucher Brothers West Coast, LLC, 400 Mandalay Ave, CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA 33767
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was testing a new jet ski when it struck a wave and they fell off the jet ski. The employee's foot struck the jet ski as they were falling and they sustained a broken foot.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Water vehicle n.e.c.
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