Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ft Myers Lodge #1899 Loyal Order of Moose Inc, 9171 College Parkway, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33919
on — Fractures , affecting the Upper and lower extremities n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was walking on a ramp when her ankle rolled off the ramp and she fell forward off the ramp, landing on her right knee and right shoulder. She sustained fractures to her left ankle, right knee, and right shoulder.
Hospitalized Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. Ramps, inclines
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