Slip or trip without fall, n.e.c. · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JP McHale, 640 washington street, PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 10566
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
On May 5, 2023, at 6:00 a.m., an employee parked and exited his vehicle. He stepped over a water hose that was laying on the surface of the parking lot. As he stepped over the hose, he lost his balance and tried not to fall, suffering a torn tendon in his right hip requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedHip(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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