Fall on same level, unspecified · Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Health Services Hospitals, Inc., 33-57 Harrison Street, JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK 13790
on — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was performing maintenance/cleaning along the company's property line and fell striking his head on rocks and sustaining a head and spine injury.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedGround, n.e.c.
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