Other fall to lower level 6 to 30 feet · Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SPilkington North America, Inc., 214 Distribution Drive, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35209
on — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified, affecting the Head and trunk.
Final narrative
On July 29, 2025, an employee was retrieving an order using an order picker when he stepped backward off the picker platform and fell approximately 5 feet to the concrete floor. The employee sustained injuries to his head and back requiring hospitalization.
Hospitalized Head and trunk Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
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