Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at KinaTrax, 2300 El Jobean Rd, PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33948
on — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries, affecting the Multiple body parts unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee was installing a video camera at a baseball stadium when they fell 13 feet from a ladder to the ground. The employee suffered multiple fractures and bruises as well as head trauma.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts unspecified Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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