Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walgreens, CO., 100 W. Judge Perez Dr., CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA 70043
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was restocking shelves. As the employee turned, a knee gave out, and the employee fell fracturing the left hip and shoulder.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Floor, n.e.c.
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