Slip without fall, unspecified · Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AAA Club Alliance, Inc., 5031 Dixie HWY, FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014
on — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was working on a catalytic converter when he slipped and injured his leg. His leg swelled and the employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedLeg(s), unspecifiedBodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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