Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CBRE GWS Real Estate Services, Inc., 2299 Busse Road, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS 60007
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was stepping down from a 6-ft. ladder and missed the last step, tearing tendons in both knees.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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