Pro Signs Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Pro Signs Co. | Report ID | 2015129476 |
| Address | 1 Garden State Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY 07652 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Source, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1112078 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.92000, -74.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping a sign hanger unbuckle a sign from a crane truck when the sign fell off and hit the employee on the head, causing head trauma.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2015, a worker at Pro Signs Co. in PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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