Copart
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DOWNINGTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Copart | Report ID | 20181111569 |
| Address | 35 Pottstown Pike | City, State ZIP | DOWNINGTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19335 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Tow truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423110 | Inspection # | 1361140 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -75.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a tow truck and the employee's head struck the ground, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2018, a worker at Copart in DOWNINGTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with tow truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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