Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc., 2775 W Miller Rd, GARLAND, TEXAS 75041
on — Fractures, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
Two employees were in a scissor lift surveying storm damage on a roof panel. One of the employees fell from the lift cage to the concrete below and fractured their back.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedAerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
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