Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ALL-TEX PIPE & SUPPLY, INC, 9743 BROCKBANK DRIVE, DALLAS, TEXAS 75220
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee fell 6 feet from a cherry picker while picking orders, suffering broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersElevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, n.e.c.
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