Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY, 10100 College Blvd, OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 66210
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
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