Aviagen, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Aviagen, Inc. | Report ID | 20181212357 |
| Address | 1180 Airport Parkway | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30501 |
| Event Date | December 2, 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) | 112340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.27000, -83.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while stepping out of the cab of his truck. He suffered a head injury.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2018, a worker at Aviagen, Inc. in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 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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