Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walmart #3529, 3555 Mullan Rd , MISSOULA, MONTANA 59808
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
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