Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pepper Construction Company, 4420 W. 95th Street, OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS 60455
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee tripped and fell to the floor inside an elevator, injuring both shoulders.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floor, unspecified
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