Rhode Island Hospital
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Rhode Island Hospital | Report ID | 2016031899 |
| Address | 593 Eddy Street, EOHS Grds Dorm, Room 103 | City, State ZIP | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.82000, -71.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck on the head by a piece of concrete that fell from the ceiling. He suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2016, a worker at Rhode Island Hospital in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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