Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Boise Sales Co, 1217 Park St, LIVINGSTON, MONTANA 59047
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was stocking a cooler when he lost his balance and fell from the same level to the concrete floor, fracturing his right hip.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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