Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Quikrete, Whistle Stop 315 Greene Street, SILVERTON, COLORADO 81433
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Other digestive structures n.e.c..
Final narrative
A driver slipped and fell to the ground while exiting his truck. He sustained a lacerated spleen.
Hospitalized Other digestive structures n.e.c. Trucks unspecified
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