Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EG America, LLC, 1141 Boston Neck Road, NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND 02882
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was working at the coffee bar when he tripped and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured hip.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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