Spectra, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Spectra, Inc. | Report ID | 20181213178 |
| Address | 2625 Carolean Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA 16801 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.82000, -77.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While taking inventory of wood in a lumberyard, an employee fell about 6 feet to the ground. The employee suffered multiple head fractures and a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2018, a worker at Spectra, Inc. in STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with containers-variable restraint, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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