Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc., 6462 S. 27th St, OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was carrying a small folding table and tripped and fell on her hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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