Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Integrated Corporate Health, LLC, Y & S Candies, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 17603
on — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c., affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
On or about February 24, 2016, at 11:20 am an employee stumbled and fell to the floor. She hit her forehead and incurred a deep muscular bruise to the right hip. She was kept by the hospital overnight for observation and physical therapy treatment.
HospitalizedHip(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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