Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goodwill of North Central West Virginia, 1954 Hunters Way, MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 26505
on — Fractures, affecting the forearm(s).
Final narrative
While moving furniture and equipment, an employee backed through a doorway and backed into a piece of exercise equipment. The employee fell on her left arm resulting in a forearm fracture.
HospitalizedForearm(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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