Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified · Intracranial injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Turner Industries Group, LLC, 2701 TX 136 Spur, PORT NECHES, TEXAS 77651
on — Intracranial injuries, unspecified, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
Employees were changing hoses in the loading rack. As they were gathering parts and changing out the cam lock fittings, the injured employee accessed the working platform and fell through the open grating. The employee sustained a head injury.
HospitalizedBrainExisting floor opening
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