Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Carter Sand & Gravel LLC, 8590 CR 12 1/2 , PAMPA, TEXAS 79065
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple face locations.
Final narrative
An employee was cutting on a damaged tank when the tank buckled and caused the employee to fall 16 inches face-first onto the concrete surface. The employee suffered a fractured orbital socket, broken jaw, and lacerations.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsTanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
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