Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at TCI Transportation, 4705 E 48th Ave, DENVER, COLORADO 80216
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was getting out of his truck when he slipped on the top stair and fell 4 feet to the ground. The employee sustained a head injury.
HospitalizedBrainTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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