Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Oreilly Auto Enterprises, LLC , 420 North Montana , DILLON, MONTANA 59725
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee fell while walking down the stairs, suffering a broken ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Stairs, steps, unspecified
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