Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Keller North America, Inc., 444 NW 13th Street, Miami, FL 33132, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33101
on — Fractures , affecting the Jaw, chin.
Final narrative
An employee got into a physical altercation with another employee at the job site and he sustained a fractured jaw. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Hospitalized Jaw, chin Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker unspecified
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