Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Club Demonstration Services, Inc., 11001 Southern Blvd, PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33480
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was performing a product demonstration near the meat department. While stepping to the right, he tripped and fell, landing on his right side on the concrete floor. He suffered a broken hip and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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