Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Trinity Solar LLC, 40 Willow Ave., LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY 07035
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee suffered a broken left leg (above the ankle) while descending a ladder.
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