Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at INGRAM MICRO, INC., 1759 Wehrle Drive, WILLIAMSVILLE, NEW YORK 14221
on — Fractures, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was walking down the stairs when the heel of their boot caught on the step and the employee fell down five stairs to the concrete floor. The employee sustained a broken collar bone.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Stairs, steps-indoors
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