Fall on same level due to slip or trip · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Southeast Service Corporation, 600 Agronomy Rd, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77843
on — Concussions, affecting the Brain.
Final narrative
An employee was walking toward the custodial closet when they stepped on a corner of the corridor where there was some floor stripper on the floor. They slipped on the wet solution and struck their head on floor. The employee lost consciousness and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Brain Other constructed surface
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