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 Arepet, 3603 Speedway Run, VON ORMY, TEXAS 78073
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 fell from the top of an industrial truck, breaking eight ribs and a vertebra in his upper back and suffering a punctured lung. Fall protection was not being worn at the time.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersIndustrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, unspecified
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212322). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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