Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Walgreens Co., 1504 53RD AVE East, BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34203
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was bringing in the daily drop of newspapers from outside the sliding doors and fell, resulting in an elbow laceration and right hip fracture. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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