Kirchhoff Automotive
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WAVERLY, OHIO
| Employer | Kirchhoff Automotive | Report ID | 2019010416 |
| Address | 611 West Second Street | City, State ZIP | WAVERLY, OHIO 45690 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Pickup truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336370 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -82.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee hitched a ride in the back of another employee's pickup and was thrown from the back of the truck to the ground, suffering head trauma.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2019, a worker at Kirchhoff Automotive in WAVERLY, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with pickup truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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