Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Inc., 4455 Atlantic Boulevard, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32207
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking on steps when they slipped and twisted their ankle, resulting in a fracture.
HospitalizedAnkle(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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