Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at XLC Services, 1221 E Centre Park Blvd, DESOTO, TEXAS 75115
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s) and leg(s) .
Final narrative
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