Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Liberty Village of Pittsfield, 610 Lowry, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS 62363
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
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Final narrative
On February 24, 2015, at approximately 7:00 AM, an employee tripped on a call cord and fell. This fall resulted in a fractured hip, requiring hospitalization.
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