Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Texas Health Resources, 6200 W Parker Rd , PLANO, TEXAS 75093
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was standing on stacked milk crates to reach a higher shelf when she lost her balance and fell. Her rib struck the crates and was fractured.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersBoxes, crates, cartons
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