Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at House of Hope, Inc., 2525 SE Federal Hwy, STUART, FLORIDA 34994
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was placing signs on merchandise when they tripped and fell to the floor on their left side. The employee broke a hip and was hospitalized for surgery.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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