Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at INTERNATIONAL PAPER, 4715 NE 24TH AVENUE, AMARILLO, TEXAS 79107
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to climb into a railcar when he slipped and fell, hitting his face on a roll of paper and injuring his neck.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersRail car(s)-unattached to locomotive
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