Jacobsen Mfg., Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Concussions — SAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA
| Employer | Jacobsen Mfg., Inc. | Report ID | 2017032314 |
| Address | 600 Packard Court | City, State ZIP | SAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA 34695 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321992 | Inspection # | 1217217 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.99000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell backwards off of a ladder from a height of 3.5 feet and hit the back of his head on the concrete below. He suffered a concussion/head injury.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2017, a worker at Jacobsen Mfg., Inc. in SAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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