Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet · Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Windstream Communications, LLC, 207 N. Ave A, KNOX CITY, TEXAS 79529
on — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
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Final narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder. The ladder twisted and the employee fell about 12-15 feet, suffering a rib injury, a spine injury, and a bruised lung.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedMovable ladders, unspecified
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