Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Capitol Wright Distributing, 10300 Metropolitan Drive, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was in the loading bay counting beer that was to be delivered. He turned around and slipped off the open bay door, falling backwards and hitting his head on the concrete below. The fall was approximately 3 feet. The employee lost consciousness and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBrainRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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