Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UPS, Inc., 2001 Avenue P, RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 33404
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
A delivery driver was walking in the facility when they slipped and fell down the stairs striking their ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps-indoors
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