ACORN MANAGEMENT CO., INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | ACORN MANAGEMENT CO., INC. | Report ID | 2018043137 |
| Address | 75 Wamsutta Street | City, State ZIP | NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02740 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.65000, -70.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a ladder approximately 7 feet off the ground, using a reciprocating saw to cut a pipe that was hanging from the ceiling. The end of the pipe was not secured, and when the cut was nearly completed, the far end of the pipe swung down and hit the ladder out from underneath the employee. He fell to the floor and landed on his head, suffering a head injury, scratches on his back, and a bloody nose. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2018, a worker at ACORN MANAGEMENT CO., INC. in NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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