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Laundry worker cleans up when benefits awarded for trip over edging on walkway while leaving for break

by Admin 15. October 2011 13:25

11 IWCC 650

Award: 19(b) Hearing, causal connection found, benefits awarded (24 months TTD, $28,000+ medical)

Accident: P was leaving work building for break and tripped over "defective" edgining on matted area that employees and guests used at nursing home. She was carrying boxes when it happened too. The missing piece of edging was found to have been an increased risk.

Injury: Massive rotator cuff tear, fracture, surgery on both

Restrictions: Off work still

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Tags: increased risk, trip

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Laundry worker cleans up when benefits awarded for trip over edging on walkway while leaving for break

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