Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Palm Harbor Homes, 6901 Bowman Roberts Rd, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76179
on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was painting a sealer line. Upon stepping down from the ladder, she missed the last step and fell back against the kitchen island, resulting in a back injury.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedMovable ladders, unspecified
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