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 Army and Air Force Exchange Services, Mallonee Express, 0530-1411-00, FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28307
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 fell down the stairs while pulling a pallet jack, suffering fractured ribs and a lacerated spleen.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps, unspecified
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