Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SILVER DOLLAR CITY, 399 Silver Dollar Parkway, BRANSON, MISSOURI 65615
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was working at a roller coaster ride when he fell 3'6" from the loading dock to the walkway below the roller coaster track/rail. His head struck the roller coaster rail and he required overnight hospitalization for head trauma.
HospitalizedBrainRamps, loading docks, dock plates
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