Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC, 8260 Pedigree Circle, LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33467
on — Fractures , affecting the Pelvis.
Final narrative
A work crew was moving a palm tree with a manual tree dolly. The tree slipped and part of it struck an employee, resulting in hospitalization with a fractured pelvis.
Hospitalized Pelvis Trees
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