Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Schnucks Markets, 11420 Lackland Road, SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63146
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee tripped on a step while walking into the bookkeeping area. His head struck the floor and he suffered a neck injury with a contusion.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps-indoors
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