Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Giant Eagle, 14100 Detroit Ave , LAKEWOOD, OHIO 44107
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was placing trash into the compactor. The employee lost their balance and stepped back, missing the step and falling to the floor. The employee suffered contusions to the left leg and foot.
HospitalizedFoot(feet) and leg(s), unspecifiedTrash compactors
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