Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202126314 - Employee Dies after Apparent Fall from Dumpster

Accident Summary Nr: 202126314 -- Report ID: 0627410 -- Event Date: 05/06/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301573648	05/11/2002	7011	0	Lajitas Resort

Abstract: On May 6, 2002, Employee #1 was found beside an approximately 7-ft-tall dumpster. Upon being given medical attention, he complained to the doctor that his shoulder hurt and that he had a headache. The doctor examined him and an ambulance was called. Shortly after Employee #1 was transferred into the ambulance, he apparently became incoherent. He was transported to Odessa Regional Hospital, where he died on the night of May 9, 2002. The autopsy showed a subdural hematoma and a fractured right scapula. It was speculated that his injuries may have resulted from a fall from the top of the dumpster.

Keywords: BLOOD CLOT, FRACTURE, HEAD, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, DUMPSTER, FALL, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301573648			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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