Fall on same level due to slipping · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Texas Health Resources, 1600 Hospital Parkway, BEDFORD, TEXAS 76022
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
At approximately 10:01, an employee entered a break room to obtain a locator badge when she slipped and fell near the sink. She injured her left knee and required surgery.
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