C&W Services
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Concussions — PORTLAND, MAINE
| Employer | C&W Services | Report ID | 2018021249 |
| Address | 2211 Congress Street | City, State ZIP | PORTLAND, MAINE 04122 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2018 | 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) | 561720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.65000, -70.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a lighting issue while standing on a step ladder. As he climbed down the ladder, he missed the last rung and fell to the pavement, hitting his head and suffering a concussion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2018, a worker at C&W Services in PORTLAND, MAINE 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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