Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Badger Bus Lines, Inc., 5501 Femrite Drive, MADISON, WISCONSIN 53718
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A bus driver fell into a railing while walking up the steps into a bus. The driver suffered eight broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps, unspecified
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