Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Laz Parking, 325 7th Street, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20006
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
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