Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Cuts and abrasions or bruises
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Nestle Waters North America Inc., 309 Bridgeboro Rd, MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08057
on — Cuts and abrasions or bruises, affecting the head, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee tripped over the lower chain at the loading dock and fell resulting in a contusion and laceration on the head.
HospitalizedHead, unspecifiedRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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