Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Life School, 507 Dallas Hwy. Ste. 700, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS 75165
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was at a school function at a trampoline park. He was doing flips when he landed on his back, injuring his neck. He required surgery and hospitalization.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersRecreation and athletic equipment, n.e.c.
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