Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Your Auction of Tampa Bay, 3010 Scherer Dr., SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33716
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking in the office when she tripped and fell, resulting in a hip injury. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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