Other fall to lower level unspecified · Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Hayden Beverage Company, 6301 S Doug Andrus Dr., Ste 103, IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83402
on — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries, affecting the Multiple trunk locations.
Final narrative
An employee was climbing down a ladder when he slipped and fell to the ground. The employee sustained broken ribs and a lacerated spleen.
Hospitalized Multiple trunk locations Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
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