Slip without fall, unspecified · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Airlines, Inc. Dba United Airlines, 10000 Bessie Coleman Dr, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
An employee was stepping out of his work van when he lost his footing and sustained a quadricep tendon rupture.
HospitalizedThigh(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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