Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15212
on — Fractures, affecting the upper arm(s).
Final narrative
After exiting the parking shuttle and walking into the building, an employee's foot stuck to the floor, causing the employee to fall face-forward onto the floor. The employee suffered a fractured right humerus, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
HospitalizedUpper arm(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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