Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Central Freight Lines, 400 NE Alsbury Blvd, BURLESON, TEXAS 76028
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was delivering boxes of books using a pallet jack. While the employee was maneuvering the freight and exiting the trailer using the liftgate, they fell from the liftgate. The employee sustained fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, a scapula fracture, and contusions on their right hip and back.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
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