Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Brookdale Senior Living Inc. , 23023 Westchester Blvd, PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33980
on — Fractures, affecting the knee(s) and leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was leaving the building from the back entrance to go on break for lunch. The walkways are covered, but it was raining heavily due to a tropical storm. The employee slid on water, falling on and breaking her leg and knee.
HospitalizedKnee(s) and leg(s)Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
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