COMPANION INDUSTRIES INC
Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | COMPANION INDUSTRIES INC | Report ID | 2018076678 |
| Address | 891 West Queen Street | City, State ZIP | SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06489 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Utility and telephone poles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333514 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -72.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a delivery van when a tire blew. The employee lost control of the van, which struck a utility pole. Later that day, it was discovered that the employee was suffering from a brain hemorrhage that required surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2018, a worker at COMPANION INDUSTRIES INC in SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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