Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Goodwill Industries of NW Texas, 715 28 th St, LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79404
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was assisting another driver in loading a couch onto the company truck. As the employee was stepping into the truck he slipped off the tail gate, fell backwards, and hit his head on the ground. He was hospitalized with contusions to the head, right shoulder and right ribs.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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