Violent acts by other person unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19148
on — Fractures , affecting the Rib(s), oblique area.
Final narrative
An employee was breaking up an altercation between two poker players. The employee fell to the ground and suffered two broken ribs.
Hospitalized Rib(s), oblique area Client or customer
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