Fall on same level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at WALMART Store #3284, 4800 U.S. Hwy 287, ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76017
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking into the receiving area to get a cart when she tripped on something or her knees gave out, causing her to fall and injure her left hip.
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