Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Southwest Key Casa Quetzal, 7407 North Freeway, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77076
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
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