Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Estes Express Lines, Inc., 221 Church Road, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee tripped on a curb and fell to the ground on their side. The employee suffered five broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersCurbs
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