Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at THRASH COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, INC., 211 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI 39042
on — Fractures, affecting the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was on the fourth step of a 10-foot ladder installing wood blocking over an exterior doorway when he lost his footing and fell to the ground, hitting it face first. He suffered a broken nose and back injury.
HospitalizedNose, except internal location of diseases or disordersLadders, unspecified
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