Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Bruises, contusions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Nevada Army National Guard, 2444 Fairview Drive, CARSON CITY, NEVADA 89701
on — Bruises, contusions, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee slipped and fell while trying to access a 5-ton truck in a maintenance shop. The employee's throat struck a handrail and suffered a contusion.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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