Fatal Incident Due to Inadequate First Aid in Landscaping
On August 20, 2023, a fatal incident occurred at a commercial landscaping site in Phoenix, Arizona, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old worker, Alex Martinez. Martinez was operating a power tiller when it struck a hidden utility line, causing severe lacerations to his lower leg. Despite the immediate reaction of his coworkers, the site lacked proper first aid supplies and trained personnel to manage the emergency effectively. The investigation revealed that the landscaping company did not comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations requiring adequate first aid training and […]This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.
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