Slip or trip without fall, unspecified · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd, FM 3005, GALVESTON, TEXAS 77554
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was standing on top of a string line when he lost his footing, twisted, and dislocated his hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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