Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Werner Enterprises, 18255 Humble Parkway, HUMBLE, TEXAS 77338
on — Fractures, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was leaving the facility. They went to get back into a semi-truck but slipped on the steps of the truck and fell backward to the ground. The employee landed on his back and sustained a back injury and broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersSemi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
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