Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ATP Agri-Services, Inc., 3882-4016 CR-760, ARCADIA, FLORIDA 34266
on — Fractures, affecting the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was harvesting citrus from a 22-foot straight ladder. The employee fell to the ground and suffered a broken neck vertebra.
HospitalizedNeck, except internal location of diseases or disordersStraight ladders
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