Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tuesday Morning, Inc., 14325 Gillis Road, DALLAS, TEXAS 75244
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
On January 6, 2018, at approximately 2:50 p.m., an employee was inspecting storage units when he slipped and fell while walking on a slightly inclined grassy area. He broke his left ankle and the bone above it, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedAnkle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.Ground, n.e.c.
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