OSHA rejects jurisdiction over Mall at Millenia injury after Orlando police referral

New details have emerged after a shopper was struck and injured by a falling holiday decoration at the Mall at Millenia on Saturday — including an official referral to federal safety regulators.Orlando police classified the incident as an industrial accident and said it would be referred to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for further review. However, OSHA told News 6 the incident involving a mall guest falls outside its jurisdiction.“OSHA’s mission involves the health and safety of workers. In this case, this unfortunate incident would not be within OSHA’s jurisdiction,” the agency said in an email.Orlando police reviewed the circumstances and found no evidence of criminal activity, describing the incident as a civil matter.The Orlando Fire Department confirmed that one person was transported from the mall to a nearby hospital as a trauma alert.The incident happened Saturday near the escalators in front of Macy’s, where large star-shaped decorations had been hanging a