Fall on same level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Compass Group, 1655 S Georgetown St, WICHITA, KANSAS 67218
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee tripped on a carpet and fell forward to the floor, suffering a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloor, unspecified
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