Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Memorial Hermann Health systems, 921 Gessner, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee tripped and fell down an escalator. He hit a wall at the landing of the escalator, which resulted in a bilateral shoulder dislocation.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Escalators
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