Fall on same level due to slipping · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Save the Chimps, INC., 16891 Carole Noon Lane, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34945
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee slipped on the floor and severely injured her right knee. The employee was hospitalized.
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