Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC, 3780 S Dixie Hwy, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126
on — Fractures , affecting the Rib(s), oblique area.
Final narrative
An employee was installing a piece of advertising copy on a billboard. He fell approximately 18-25 feet from the structure to the ground, suffering broken ribs and facial trauma.
Hospitalized Rib(s), oblique area Structures n.e.c.
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