Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Merakey Allegheny Valley School, 232 Euclid Road, BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA 16001
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee slipped on an accessibility ramp, fell, and suffered broken ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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