Walking, without other incident-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AFC Transporation, 2800 N Terminal Rd, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
A limousine service employee was taking a customer to the airport. After dropping off luggage with the customer, the employee turned to get back into his vehicle and his knee gave out resulting in a broken ankle. The employee was hospitalized overnight.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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