Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Davey Resource Group, Inc., 1845 Donaldson Ave, San Antonio Texas, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78228
on — Fractures , affecting the Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee fell from a ladder, landing on his feet about 14 feet below. The employee sustained a broken right leg and left heel and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Foot(feet) and leg(s) n.e.c. Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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