SARITA, TEXAS—
Iberdrola Renewables Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Iberdrola Renewables Inc. , Penascal Wind Plant Wind Turbine #G10, SARITA, TEXAS 78385 on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the thigh(s).
Final narrative
While conducting wind turbine maintenance operations, an employee slipped, striking and bruising his upper right leg on a turbine support structure.
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