Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Rentokil North America, 8600 South Dixie Highway, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was engaged in bird control operations while standing on a ladder. The employee fell from the ladder while descending and suffered back pain, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedLadders, unspecified
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