Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 1011 Old Salem Road, GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 15601
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c..
Final narrative
While walking, an employee's feet became caught on the concrete floor, causing the employee to trip and fall into the wall/floor. The employee suffered a broken left wrist and right shoulder and required lip stitches.
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An employee was doing an oil change. He was walking to get his oil jug when he tripped on an open lift pad, and fell to the ground landing on his right side. The employee sustained a broken right femur and was hospitalized.
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