Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., 4450 Old Hamilton Mill Rd, BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A maintenance employee was painting the trim inside a resident's bathroom when he lost his balance and fell, fracturing some ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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