LAWRENCE, KANSAS—
First Student
Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at First Student, 1548 E 23rd St, LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66046 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee tripped and fell while walking down stairs, landing on the floor and suffering a broken right tibia and head pain.
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