Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at JW Marriott, 23808 Resort Parkway, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78261
on — Fractures, affecting the heel(s).
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Final narrative
An employee suffered a seizure and fell over a parapet wall that had a 15 foot drop. The employee fractured both heels.
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