Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Genesis Crude Oil, LP, 120 L.E. Barry Road, NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI 39120
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the elbow(s).
Final narrative
An employee was exiting a truck when he lost his footing while descending the cab stairs. He fell to the ground and injured his left elbow, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedElbow(s)Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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