Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Abrasions, scratches
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at CBRE Inc., 2702 Wesley Street, GREENVILLE, TEXAS 75401
on — Abrasions, scratches, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking down the stairs when she lost her footing and fell down the stairs. The employee scraped both hands and her left knee, and struck a door at the bottom of the staircase.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Stairs, steps, unspecified
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