Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SCG Gracewood, LLC, 8600 US Hwy 19 North, PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA 33782
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
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