The ground area around a collapsed hole gave way; employee fell backwards and into the hole. Diagnoses: cervical strain; contusion, shoulder & upper arm multiple sites; contusion of multiple sites on right hand and wrist; abrasion of right fingers; head contusion. Employee was prescribed prescription medication for spasms and was placed on restricted duty.
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