Other fall to lower level unspecified · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 605 Holderrieth Blvd., TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375
on — Concussions, affecting the Brain.
Final narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder on a roof when they fell to the rooftop. The employee sustained a concussion and multiple contusions to the head, body, arm, and shins. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Brain Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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