Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United Hospital Center, 120 Medical Park Drive, BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA 26330
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was getting into her car when she rolled her ankle, putting pressure on her hip. The employee sustained a hip fracture that required surgery.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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