Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Georgia Mountain Health, 990 East Main Street, BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA 30513
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
A worker fractured the wrist and left knee after falling while carrying a tray of dental tools. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Floor, n.e.c.
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