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Osram Sylvania, Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Osram Sylvania, Inc. in SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Osram Sylvania, Inc. Report ID 2016043391
Address 835 Washington Road City, State ZIP SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA 15857
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 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.44000, -78.55000

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.

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