Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Home Depot, 7703 N. Sam Houston Pkwy West, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was checking in merchandise in a receiving dock area when they tripped over stretch wrap material and fell, resulting in rib fractures and a bruised knee that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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