Emory University
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Emory University | Report ID | 2016010203 |
| Address | 1521 Dickey Drive | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30322 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1118472 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.79000, -84.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was pulling antenna cables while standing on a 6-foot A-frame ladder when he slipped and fell to the ground below, sustaining a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2016, a worker at Emory University in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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