Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Defense Commissary Agency, 5001 Clear Creek Rd, FORT HOOD, TEXAS 76544
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee stepped up on the second step of a step ladder. Some screws/the connector had broken off the ladder, causing it to collapse. The employee fell to the floor, suffering a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedStep ladders
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