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 Everglades College, Inc., 6151 Lake Osprey Dr, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34240
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
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Final narrative
While standing up from a chair, an employee tripped over the strap of a bag that was on the floor. The employee fell to the floor, suffering a left shoulder injury.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floor, n.e.c.
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