Zoological Society of Rhode Island
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Zoological Society of Rhode Island | Report ID | 20161110337 |
| Address | 1000 Elmwood Avenue | City, State ZIP | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02907 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Wooden beams |
| Industry (NAICS) | 712130 | Inspection # | 1189982 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -71.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting construction activities when a wooden structural beam fell and struck the employee's head, causing an internal head injury that required hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2016, a worker at Zoological Society of Rhode Island in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with wooden beams identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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