Fall from pedal cycle · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Postal Service - Los Angeles, 7001 S. CENTRAL AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90052
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee fell from a tricycle (used to cover large distances and transport tools) to the ground, injuring his hip and requiring surgery.
HospitalizedHip(s)Bicycle, pedal cycle
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