Frontier Communciations
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Frontier Communciations | Report ID | 2019044103 |
| Address | East Main St, Ferry Boulevard-manhole | City, State ZIP | STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT 06615 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Pumps |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.19000, -73.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 23, 2019, an employee was struck on the head by a falling hose pump. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2019, a worker at Frontier Communciations in STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with pumps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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