Other exertions or bodily reactions, n.e.c. · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NBC Universal, Dutch Kills Playground , LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK 11101
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee ruptured his right patellar tendon while he was playing basketball for a scene.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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