Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM/SUNBELT, INC., 601 E. Rollins Street, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was descending the stairs from the fourth floor down to the third floor when she slipped and fell. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Stairs, steps-indoors
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