U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Mariposa Cargo Facility
Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Mariposa Cargo Facility, 9 N. Grand Ave, NOGALES, ARIZONA 85621
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to gain access to the top of a railcar for inspection. The employee lost their grip and fell to the ground, injuring their back and right hand and requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified
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