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 FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, 1400 Dale Bumpers Rd., FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS 72335
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 while descending a step ladder and landed on a metal floor cart. He was hospitalized with four broken ribs and a punctured lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStep ladders
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