Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EAG, Inc, 7200 East ABC Lane, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 65202
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was standing upright observing a trainee when a passing coworker bumped into her, causing her to lose balance and fall backwards. She was hospitalized overnight with a hip injury.
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