Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Globe Energy Services, Levelland Unit 688, Hockley County, LEVELLAND, TEXAS 79336
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
The employee, walking across a muddy location, slipped and twisted his left ankle and broke his fibula near the ankle.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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