Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at I-45 Truck & Trailer Repair, Inc., 8251 N Interstate 45 Service Road, PALMER, TEXAS 75152
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was performing touch-up painting on a commercial truck when he fell off a ladder, suffering broken ribs and lung injuries.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersLadders, unspecified
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