Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Urban Concrete Contractors, Ltd, 1001 Elbel Rd, SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
on — Concussions, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was conducting form work when he fell into an unguarded hole, suffering fractures and a concussion.
HospitalizedBrainStructures and surfaces, unspecified
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