Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goodwill, 11473 U.S. 6, WELLSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 16901
on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
Final narrative
An employee was folding a cardboard gaylord container when her foot got caught on the folded container, causing her to fall to the ground. The employee suffered a torn left rotator cuff.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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