U.S. Census Bureau New York Regional Census Center
Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Sprains and bruises
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Census Bureau New York Regional Census Center, Sample Unit, SAINT ALBANS, NEW YORK 11412
on — Sprains and bruises, affecting the ankle(s) and knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee fell down a flight of stairs, suffering bruised right and left knees and a sprained ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s) and knee(s)Stairs, steps, unspecified
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