Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wendy's, 3737 New Boston Road, TEXARKANA, TEXAS 75501
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee tripped and fell while preparing fast food orders, injuring the left ankle.
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