Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AT&T Services, Inc., 704 Lowell St., DALLAS, TEXAS 75214
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 was on an extension ladder affixed to a telecommunications strand. The strand failed and the employee fell to the ground 15-18 feet below. The employee suffered broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersExtension ladders
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