Other fall to lower level unspecified · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hobby Lobby, 3318 Bell Street, AMARILLO, TEXAS 79106
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when she missed a step and fell onto her left hip on the floor, injuring it.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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