The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DANBURY, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. | Report ID | 20171212233 |
| Address | 114 Federal Rd. | City, State ZIP | DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2017 | 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 | Step ladders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -73.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a three-step ladder resetting vacuum displays when he fell on his back to the floor, striking and injuring his head. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2017, a worker at The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. in DANBURY, CONNECTICUT suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified 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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