Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Shoprite , 860 Fischer Blvd, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
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