Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at AGRI-Systems, 7300 Wingate St., HOUSTON, TEXAS 77011
on — Fractures , affecting the Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified.
Final narrative
A severe storm caused the collapse of a crane boom on a construction site. The crane boom landed on top of an employee, resulting in back fractures.
Hospitalized Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified Vehicle and mobile equipment parts n.e.c.
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