Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Chipotle Mexican Grill, 35 Westchester Square, BRONX, NEW YORK 10461
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the neck and back.
Final narrative
An employee was carrying pans of prepared food from the prep area to the walk-in cooler. While in the walk-in cooler, the employee fell off a ladder to the ground, striking their head. The employee was hospitalized with contusions to their neck and back.
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