Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Autozone, 3435 Independence Ave, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64124
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the shoulder(s) and arm(s).
Final narrative
An employee was loading parts into their vehicle when they tripped and fell to the ground, resulting in arm and shoulder injuries.
HospitalizedShoulder(s) and arm(s)Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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