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 AutoZone Inc., 4151 Center Road, BRUNSWICK, OHIO 44212
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple head locations.
Final narrative
An employee was installing a wiper blade on a customer's car when he tripped over a curb stop and fell, striking his head on the concrete. The employee sustained injuries to his head and face.
HospitalizedMultiple head locationsParking lot-paved
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