Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Entergy, 601 S. 1st Street, AMITE, LOUISIANA 70422
on — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.
Final narrative
A fleet mechanic was gathering mileage information from his truck. As he exited the truck, he missed the last step and fell about 14 inches to the ground below. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedNonclassifiableTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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