Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Allied Universal Security Services, Hodgson Russ LLP, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
on — Fractures , affecting the Ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was descending a staircase when they fell down 4-5 steps. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured ankle and required surgery.
Hospitalized Ankle(s) Stairs, steps
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