Ace Hardware Corporation
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ace Hardware Corporation | Report ID | 2018066335 |
| Address | 139 Fredericksburg Road | City, State ZIP | FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17026 |
| Event Date | June 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.43000, -76.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while getting into his truck and injured his head.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2018, a worker at Ace Hardware Corporation in FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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