Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., PNC Bank NA, KINNELON, NEW JERSEY 07405
on — Fractures, affecting the elbow(s).
Final narrative
On December 27, 2017, an employee was walking out of a room when her foot became tangled in the straps of a bag on the floor, causing her to fall. She put both hands out in front of her to try and prevent the fall and suffered bilateral fractures to both elbows.
HospitalizedElbow(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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