Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at DSV AIR & SEA INC., 3717 Wilson Road, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
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