Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Circle K, 1204 E Pikes Peak Ave, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80909
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
While chasing a shoplifter out of a store, an employee fell and suffered a knee injury.
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