Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mauser Packaging Solutions, 1601 Valdosta Hwy, HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA 31634
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking up the steps to the front door of the office when they tripped on the front edge of a step. The employee fell onto the concrete floor landing on his right side, and sustained a fractured right hip.
HospitalizedHip(s)Stairs, steps, unspecified
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