TRANE U.S. INC.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object - Intracranial injuries, unspecified - MACON, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at TRANE U.S. INC. in MACON, Georgia
Employer TRANE U.S. INC.
Address 7610 INDUSTRIAL HWY
City, State ZIP MACON, Georgia 31206
Report ID 2017021392
Event Date February 11, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified
Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 333415
GPS Coordinates 32.70294, -83.66576

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking along a pedestrian walkway when she tripped on a pallet and fell. She hit her head, lost consciousness, and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On February 11, 2017, a worker at TRANE U.S. INC. in MACON, Georgia suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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