Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1100 E. POPLAR STREET, CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS 72830
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
While walking an employee's knee gave out. The employee fell and twisted her leg.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedFloor, n.e.c.
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