Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Health First Viera Prohealth and Fitness, 8705 N. Wickham Rd., MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32940
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking toward the exit door of a lobby. She tripped, hit her face against the door, and broke her fall to the floor with her hands. She suffered injuries to the nose and arms.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Floor, unspecified
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