Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AMEREN UE, 6253 Old Antonia Road, IMPERIAL, MISSOURI 63052
on — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified, affecting the knee(s) and leg(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was descending down a flight of steps located in front of a residence when he tripped and fell, damaging the ligaments and tendons in his knee and leg.
HospitalizedKnee(s) and leg(s)Stairs, steps-outdoors
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