UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA—
The Pennsylvania State University
Other fall to lower level unspecified · Fractures
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at The Pennsylvania State University, 209 Pollock Road, UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 16802 on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee fell while descending interior stairs. The employee suffered a broken right leg.
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