Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc, 19 Lime Street, ROCKLAND, MAINE 04841
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
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