Fall on same level due to tripping over self · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Wadley Regional Medical Center, 1000 Pine Street, TEXARKANA, TEXAS 75501
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee tripped while walking, injuring her left knee.
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