Fall on same level due to slipping · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HCR Manorcare, 7880 College Drive, PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60463
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
The employee slipped on the snow on the sidewalk while leaving work. The employee was hospitalized with a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedSidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved
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