Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at EAGLE FARMS, INC., 4050 E. LINCOLN ROAD, IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83401
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple face locations.
Final narrative
An employee fell approximately 10 feet while changing the roof on a shed, hitting the concrete below and breaking the jaw/cheekbone.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsRoofs, unspecified
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