Slip, trip, stumble while stepping between levels · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Enterprise Leasing Company SWFL, 11031Colonial Blvd, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33913
on — Fractures , affecting the Arm(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was getting out of a work van when she tripped and fell, landing on her left shoulder/arm on the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a left arm fracture.
Hospitalized Arm(s) unspecified Vans, passenger and utility
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