Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AT&T, 248 Monterey Place, VESTAVIA HILLS, ALABAMA 35216
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
While placing cable at a private residence, an employee stepped off a covered retaining wall, fell onto the ground about four feet below, and suffered broken ribs and possible punctured lungs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersWalls
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