Injured by physical contact during horseplay · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Giant Food Store #6529, 4510 Marketplace Way, ENOLA, PENNSYLVANIA 17025
on — Fractures, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
Two employees were involved in horseplay when one employee tripped the other employee who fell to the floor breaking a knee cap.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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