Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Republic Services of Arlington, 1212 Harrison Ave., ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee slipped off the wet step of a truck and tore a tendon in his knee.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
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