Keystone Automotive
Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — EXETER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Keystone Automotive | Report ID | 2015108123 |
| Address | 44 Tunkhannock Ave | City, State ZIP | EXETER, PENNSYLVANIA 18643 |
| Event Date | October 30, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | 1103206 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.33000, -75.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were changing lighting on a flat roof. The first employee was descending the 30 foot extension ladder when he fell off the ladder to the ground and was hospitalized with a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 30, 2015, a worker at Keystone Automotive in EXETER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 26 to 30 feet, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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