Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at MARATHON CHEESE CORPORATION, 3000 NW MARATHON WAY, MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO 83647
on — Fractures , affecting the Hip joint(s).
Final narrative
An employee was walking between two production lines when he tripped and fell over a pallet that had some equipment on it. The employee fell on his right side, resulting in a fractured hip and a possible thumb injury.
Hospitalized Hip joint(s) Other constructed surface
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