VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA—
U.S. Postal Service
Climbing or stepping up or down-single episode · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
Final narrative
While walking, an employee stepped up and over a curb instead of using a ramp. The employee's knees gave way, resulting in injuries to both knees and quadriceps. The employee required surgery.
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