Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AFR Furniture Rental, 30 Enterprise Avenue North, SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY 07094
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee fell to the floor, resulting in fractured legs.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Other constructed surface
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