Blattner Energy, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — PRATT, KANSAS
| Employer | Blattner Energy, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076066 |
| Address | Between SE 70th Avenue and SE 80th Avenue, Between SE 40th Street and SE 50th Street | City, State ZIP | PRATT, KANSAS 67124 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Towers, poles, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1165189 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.64000, -98.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to erect a tower when a 4-pound bolt fell down the center of the tower and struck the employee's head.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2016, a worker at Blattner Energy, Inc. in PRATT, KANSAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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