Other fall to lower level unspecified · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Orkin LLC, 2923 W NW Hwy suite 123, DALLAS, TEXAS 75220
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Lung(s), pleura.
Final narrative
An employee was descending a ladder at a customer location when he slipped and fell onto the concrete floor. The employee sustained a punctured lung and injuries to his head, back, and ribs.
Hospitalized Lung(s), pleura Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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