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North Philadelphia Health System

Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Concussions — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at North Philadelphia Health System in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer North Philadelphia Health System Report ID 2017010609
Address 801 West Girard Avenue City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19122
Event Date January 23, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. Source of Injury Metal plates, metal panels
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.97000, -75.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a reciprocating saw to cut into a wall made of drywall. The screws came loose on the access panel above the employee's head. The panel swung open and struck the employee on the head resulting in a head contusion and a concussion.

Incident Summary

On January 23, 2017, a worker at North Philadelphia Health System in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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