Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Fikes Wholesale, Inc., 8845 North Hwy. 171, GODLEY, TEXAS 76044
on — Fractures , affecting the Arm(s) unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was stocking product behind the counter, then turned around to assist a customer. As the employee was moving forward, she tripped and fell breaking her arm.
Hospitalized Arm(s) unspecified Other constructed surface
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