Other fall to lower level unspecified · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Colt Midstream, LLC, 160 Club House Dr., WEATHERFORD, TEXAS 76088
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Ankle(s) and leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking down stairs when she tripped and fell, injuring her left leg and ankle.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) and leg(s) unspecified Stairs, steps
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