Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at LUTHERAN HOMES OF OCONOMOWOC, INC., 1305 W. Wisconsin Ave, OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN 53066
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee tripped on a power cord for an electric rocking chair, fell to the floor, and broke her hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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