Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rollins Inc, 15122 Oakbriar, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78232
on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was inspecting a roof for pesticide application on the building. The employee slipped and slid off the roof to the ground floor, breaking two legs and shattering the right ankle.
HospitalizedAnkle(s) and leg(s), unspecifiedRoofs, unspecified
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