Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Quest Diagnostics, 4855 Highland Blvd, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11207
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
While walking at a work site, an employee fell and broke her hip.
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