Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Kroger, 2875 North Decatur Road, DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
The injured employee tried to catch a co-worker who was having a seizure. Both employees fell to the floor and the injured employee sustained a broken hip.
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