Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Veterans Health Administration, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd., PORTLAND, OREGON 97239
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was turning his bicycle when he lost traction on wet pavement and the bike slid out from under him. He fell on his right side, suffering a broken right hip that required surgery.
HospitalizedHip(s)Bicycle, pedal cycle
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