Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Schlumberger Technology Corporation, 10310 Fischer Road, VON ORMY, TEXAS 78073
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee had ascended a ladder to stand on the diesel tank of the frac pump to change the transmission oil filters. When stepping down from the ladder, he slipped and fell to the ground breaking four to ten left-side ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersLadders, unspecified
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