Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Wendy's Company, 7220 West 79th Street, BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS 60455
on — Fractures, affecting the hip(s).
Final narrative
A Wendy's employee was conducting dishwashing procedures at a dedicated dishwashing sink in the kitchen area. The employee heard an audible "pop" from their hip region and experienced hip pain. The employee was hospitalized with a femoral neck fracture.
HospitalizedHip(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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