Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Bimbo Bakeries, 78 North Manning Boulevard, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12206
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
While walking through the facility an employee tripped and fell to the floor, breaking their leg.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Other constructed surface
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