Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Whole Foods Market, 7635 N Academy Blvd, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80920
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee tripped and fell to the floor, suffering a head and back injury. He was hospitalized.
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