Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goodman Networks - Field Services Inc., 281 SundaleRoad, AKRON, OHIO 44313
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to cut tree limbs that were blocking the customer's view of the satellite dish. The employee fell off the ladder and struck a galvanized pole. The employee was hospitalized with kidney and abdominal trauma.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersMovable ladders, unspecified
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