Fall on same level due to slipping · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Camping World of Pittsburgh, 537 PA-356, APOLLO, PENNSYLVANIA 15613
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee slipped on ice and fell as they were walking from their car into work. The employee was hospitalized for knee surgery.
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