Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Performance Contracting, Inc., 9402 Trestle Creek Ct, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS 77459
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee fell approximately 4 feet, from a 10-foot ladder to the ground about 4 feet below. The employee suffered a head injury and was hospitalized.
HospitalizedBrainLadders, unspecified
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