CRST Dedicated Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | CRST Dedicated Inc. | Report ID | 20181111279 |
| Address | 984 Waterville Street | City, State ZIP | WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT 06710 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.58000, -73.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping out of a tractor when he fell forward, striking his head on the pavement. He suffered a gash on top of his head (requiring staples), swelling on his brain, a concussion, and memory problems.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2018, a worker at CRST Dedicated Inc. in WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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