Slip without fall, n.e.c. · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Peak 8 Properties, 1627 Ski Hill Road, BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO 80424
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking down stairs when she slipped. Her ankle struck the edge of a concrete step, causing a burst Achilles tendon. She was hospitalized and underwent surgery.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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