BVCI
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders — SMITHTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | BVCI | Report ID | 20171212249 |
| Address | 446 Smithton Pike | City, State ZIP | SMITHTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15479 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1286149 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18000, -79.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when an unknown object fell from above and hit his head. He was hospitalized with head and neck pain and swelling.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2017, a worker at BVCI in SMITHTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders to the head and neck. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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