Northern Tool
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Northern Tool | Report ID | 2018055170 |
| Address | 584 W I30 | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75043 |
| Event Date | May 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -96.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee put blocks on an 18-wheeler trailer and was climbing down when he fell approximately 6-8 feet and hit the concrete floor with his head, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 30, 2018, a worker at Northern Tool in GARLAND, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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