Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PAL Environmental Services, 100 Nicolls Road, STONY BROOK, NEW YORK 11790
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
The injured employee was standing next to a step ladder. Employee 2 was on the ladder when he lost balance and fell on top of the injured employee. The injured employee sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder and possibly to the head.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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