Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Health, 2717 N. 118th Street Ste 300, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68164
on — Concussions, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was walking down the stairs when her foot became caught on her pant leg and she fell to the floor, suffering a concussion.
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