Kit Homebuilders West, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CALDWELL, IDAHO
| Employer | Kit Homebuilders West, LLC | Report ID | 2016032730 |
| Address | 1124 Garber St | City, State ZIP | CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -116.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing an extension ladder when he lost his balance and fell to the ground hitting his head. The employee required in patient hospitalization for treatment.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2016, a worker at Kit Homebuilders West, LLC in CALDWELL, IDAHO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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