Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Certainteed Gypsum, Inc., 9622 Energy Road, PROCTOR, WEST VIRGINIA 26055
on — Fractures, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee fell approximately 15-18 feet off of a rail car during the loading process. Fall protection was worn, but was disconnected at the time of the accident. The employee fractured three vertebrae in his back and suffered a head laceration that required staples.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedTrain, locomotive, rail car, unspecified
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