Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United States Postal Service, 1000 West Valley Road, SOUTHEASTERN, PENNSYLVANIA 19399
on — Fractures , affecting the Leg(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
While leaving the building, an employee fell down the stairs and broke a leg.
Hospitalized Leg(s) unspecified Stairs, steps
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