Fall on same level due to tripping over self · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Valley Baptism Medical Center, 1040 W. Jefferson , BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS 78521
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee walking down the hall tripped and fell resulting in shoulder and knee injuries.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Floor, n.e.c.
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