Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at First Service Residential, 520 Brickell Key Dr , MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
On or about 6/21/2016, at 1:30 a.m., an employee was inspecting a facility when he stepped into a fountain and twisted his right ankle, fracturing it.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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