Other fall to lower level unspecified · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company, 912 West Broadway, BOLIVAR, MISSOURI 65613
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
Two employees were placing items on a mezzanine. One employee fell from the mezzanine to the floor and suffered injuries to the head, neck, shoulder, and face.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts n.e.c. Structures n.e.c.
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