Fall on same level due to slipping · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Texoma Medical Center, 5016 S. US Hwy 75, DENISON, TEXAS 75020
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking across the parking lot next to the hospital when he slipped and fell on icy pavement. The employee was hospitalized that evening with a possible ruptured spleen and bleeding around the pelvis area.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersParking lot-paved
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