Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at United States Census Bureau, (USC Title 13 Protected), CONROE, TEXAS 77304
on — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee fell while descending steps outside a residence, suffering contusions to the forehead, right wrist, and both knees. The contusion to the forehead resulted in internal bleeding on the brain.
HospitalizedBrainStairs, steps-outdoors
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