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Disc disorders, herniated disc

1 hospitalization · 20241110902 · 11/22/2024 · American Chrome & Chemicals

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Exterior and musculoskeletal structures of the back unspecified
Nature of injury
Disc disorders, herniated disc

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Portable ladders and stairs unspecified
Secondary source
Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified

Employer

Name
American Chrome & Chemicals
Location
3800 Buddy Lawrence Dr, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, 78407
NAICS
325180
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on a ladder while using a pipe wrench to unscrew a water line. He lost his grip and fell approximately 4 feet from the ladder to the ground, resulting in scratches to the face and compressed discs that required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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