Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FCA US LLC, 3000 West Chrysler Dr., BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 61008
on — Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking to his work station when he tripped on a pipe assembly and fell to the ground, suffering a spinal compression injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedFloor, n.e.c.
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