Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Target Corp, 1400A South Tamiami Trail, PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33948
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was on a ladder, gathering materials from a shelf. She slipped and fell from the ladder to the concrete ground, suffering a broken heel and foot.
Hospitalized Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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