Gulfside Supply
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Gulfside Supply | Report ID | 2016076820 |
| Address | 601 East Highland Street | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18109 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -75.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a ladder when he fell approximately 5 feet to the ground, landing on his feet and then rolling back and striking his head. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2016, a worker at Gulfside Supply in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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