Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Roomstogo.com, INC., 9465 Glades Rd, BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33434
on — Fractures , affecting the Lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking into the store to clock in when she tripped and fell on the floor. The employee sustained a fracture of her proximal right tibia.
Hospitalized Lower leg(s) Other constructed surface
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