Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, PRIVATE HOME, RANTOUL, ILLINOIS 61866
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
While walking into a home, an employee tripped on the threshold. The employee fell into a wall corner and to the ground, suffering four broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloor, n.e.c.
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