Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at RESERS FINE FOODS, 3728 SE 6th , TOPEKA, KANSAS 66607
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was palletizing finish good products. When he turned towards the pallet while holding a package, he tripped on the corner of the pallet and fell to the floor resulting in fractured ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloor, n.e.c.
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