Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Willis-Knighton Health Systems, Inc, 2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71118
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
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Final narrative
The employee was leaving work. While boarding the shuttle, the employee missed a step and fell, fracturing her right clavicle.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Bus
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