Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Partners For Quality Inc, 502 Laurel Drive, MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15146
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee became lightheaded while walking, tripped on a bench leg, and fell onto the bench, suffering five broken ribs on the right side.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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