ANNISTON, ALABAMA—
U.S. Department of the Army
Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at U.S. Department of the Army, 7 Frankfort Ave, ANNISTON, ALABAMA 36201 on — Fractures , affecting the Upper and lower extremities n.e.c..
Final narrative
Two employees were involved in an altercation. One employee fell and fractured their collarbone and hip.
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