KBR

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at KBR in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer KBR Report ID 2015020106
Address 6801 North Jog Road City, State ZIP WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33412
Event Date February 26, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 26.79000, -80.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee was starting up a pump and a hose was not secured. As the employee tried to control the hose, he lost his balance and fell at the same level, hitting his head on the concrete.

Incident Summary

On February 26, 2015, a worker at KBR in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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