Kamco Supply Corp.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Kamco Supply Corp. | Report ID | 2019076995 |
| Address | 80 21st Street | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11232 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452910 | Inspection # | 1415956 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -73.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While removing insulation, an employee lost their footing and fell 12 feet to the concrete floor. The employee sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2019, a worker at Kamco Supply Corp. in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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