Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MENARDS, 800 E MARKEY PARKWAY, BELTON, MISSOURI 64012
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
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