Protech Chemicals, LTD
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Protech Chemicals, LTD | Report ID | 2018010093 |
| Address | 939 Monocacy Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17404 |
| Event Date | January 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -76.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell down several stairs while carrying equipment, landing on the concrete floor and sustaining head (possible concussion), rib, and back injuries.
Incident Summary
On January 4, 2018, a worker at Protech Chemicals, LTD in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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