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 Brodersen Enterprises of Wisconsin, Inc., 10920 Burleigh St., WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN 53222
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee tripped over a long-handled squeegee and fell to the floor, tearing her rotator cuff.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floor, n.e.c.
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