Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pappas Restaurants, Inc., 1610 W. Expressway 83, PHARR, TEXAS 78577
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
Employee was hospitalized on 2/14/2015, when he tripped on a metal cart and fell in the dish pit. He fell face forward, hitting his face, lip, head and both shoulders which were dislocated.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floor, n.e.c.
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