Fall on same level due to slipping · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Robesonia Logistics, LLC, 336 East Penn Avenue, ROBESONIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19551
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
Employee slipped on ice and fell when stepping out of his truck. He was admitted to the hospital with rib injuries.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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