BARRIGADA, GUAM—
American Painting
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 American Painting, Barrigada Village, BARRIGADA, GUAM 96929 on — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries, affecting the Head and trunk.
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Final narrative
An employee was working on the roof of a one-story residence when he fell approximately 10 feet to the ground. He lost consciousness and sustained a concussion and fracture near the tailbone. The employee was hospitalized.
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