Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sams Club, 9851 S. 71St. Plaza, PAPILLION, NEBRASKA 68133
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
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