Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet · Dislocation of joints
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Best Redi Mix Holding Co., 17240 Badtke Rd., HOCKLEY, TEXAS 77447
on — Dislocation of joints, affecting the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e).
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Final narrative
An employee was standing on a slump stand about to add water to a tank when the slump stand collapsed and the employee fell approximately 8 feet to the ground, suffering a dislocated shoulder and laceration.
HospitalizedShoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)Structures, n.e.c.
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