Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Skull fracture and intracranial injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Suburban Propane LP, 2564 Rte 940, POCONO SUMMIT, PENNSYLVANIA 18346
on — Skull fracture and intracranial injury, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee fell off a truck while unloading tanks. The employee suffered a skull fracture, a fractured left elbow, and brain bleeding on the left side.
HospitalizedBrainTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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