Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Target Corporation, 17810 E 39th street S, INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI 64055
on — Fractures , affecting the Upper and lower extremities n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking when they tripped and fell to the floor. The employee sustained fractures to their wrist and kneecap.
Hospitalized Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. Other constructed surface
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