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 Explore USA Superstore, 4001 S IH 35 East, DENTON, TEXAS 76210
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
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