Osram Sylvania, Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Skull fracture and intracranial injury - SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania
| Employer | Osram Sylvania, Inc. |
| Address | 835 Washington Road |
| City, State ZIP | SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania 15857 |
| Report ID | 2016043391 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury |
| Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.44415, -78.55564 |
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Incident Narrative
Three employees were investigating an H2S odor at a cooling tower. One of the employees removed the lid from the cooling tower and stuck a measuring rod in to measure the level. The employee put the lid back on and started walking away. The employee became lightheaded and fell onto the concrete walkway, requiring hospitalization for a concussion and skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2016, a worker at Osram Sylvania, Inc. in SAINT MARYS, Pennsylvania suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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