Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ABM Industries, 2600 West Public Roadway, DALLAS, TEXAS 75261
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head and neck.
Final narrative
An employee tripped over the curb while carrying items and injured the face and neck requiring hospitalization.
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