Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Uniforms, Inc., 1489 Prudential Drive, DALLAS, TEXAS 75235
on — Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries , affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking out of the facility to make a delivery, tripped and fell breaking three fingers on the right hand and injuring his right kidney.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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