Bending, crawling, reaching, twisting-single episode · Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at David McDavid of Frisco, 1601 North Dallas Parkway, FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
on — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c., affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was engaged in horseplay and was turning to run when he tore a tendon and broke two bones in his right foot.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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