Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Airlines Inc. dba United Airlines, O'Hare International Airport, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666
on — Fractures, affecting the wrist(s).
Final narrative
On 10/11/2018 at 6:00, an employee was receiving an airplane when she tripped over a chock, falling to the pavement and breaking her left wrist.
HospitalizedWrist(s)Parking lot-paved
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