Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Houston Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin,GB 160, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head, neck, and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was walking in the cafeteria and tripped and fell injuring their head, neck and hip.
HospitalizedHead, neck, and trunkFloor, n.e.c.
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