Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Multiple sprains, strains, tears
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Xpress, Inc., 1075 Frank Amerson Parkway, MACON, GEORGIA 31216
on — Multiple sprains, strains, tears, affecting the knee(s) and leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was descending an outside stairway. He slipped on the steps, wet with rain, and fell. He strained both knees and suffered a quadriceps tear at the right knee.
HospitalizedKnee(s) and leg(s)Stairs, steps-outdoors
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