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Sahara Sams Oasis Indoor Water Park

Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Concussions — WEST BERLIN, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sahara Sams Oasis Indoor Water Park in WEST BERLIN, NEW JERSEY
Employer Sahara Sams Oasis Indoor Water Park Report ID 2019021325
Address 535 North Route 73 City, State ZIP WEST BERLIN, NEW JERSEY 08091
Event Date February 5, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet Source of Injury Step ladders
Secondary Source Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 713110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.81000, -74.92000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on an exhaust fan from an A-frame ladder. As the employee was attempting to pry the exhaust fan, the ladder twisted and the employee fell approximately 8 feet. The employee suffered a concussion and back injuries.

Incident Summary

On February 5, 2019, a worker at Sahara Sams Oasis Indoor Water Park in WEST BERLIN, NEW JERSEY suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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