Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dollar General, 6804 McAlpine Street, LYONS FALLS, NEW YORK 13368
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee tripped while backing up and fell into a door, suffering a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedFloors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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