Walking, without other incident-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Texas Health Resource, 612 E. Lamar Blvd, ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011
on — Fractures, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was teaching a class and while walking towards a student her leg twisted causing a fractured femur.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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