Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at S&B Engineers and Constructors, LTD, 12805 Hatcherville Rd, MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS 77580
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was assisting others carry a 3/4" pipe. When he stepped on the edge of a 4" concrete pad, the employee's ankle rolled and fractured.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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