Fall on same level due to slipping · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Winn-Dixie, 281 Southwest, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA 34984
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee slipped on water on the floor and fell, sustaining a kidney injury.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloor, n.e.c.
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