Other fall to lower level unspecified · Sprains, strains, minor tears
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Brandon School and Residential Treatment Center, 27 Winter Street, NATICK, MASSACHUSETTS 01760
on — Sprains, strains, minor tears, affecting the Part of body unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was walking out of the house when she fell down a flight of stairs. The employee was hospitalized with torn ligaments.
Hospitalized Part of body unspecified Stairs, steps
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