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Alcott Inc.

Nonclassifiable — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — HUMBLE, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Alcott Inc. in HUMBLE, TEXAS
Employer Alcott Inc. Report ID 2019077230
Address 12550 Waterworks Way City, State ZIP HUMBLE, TEXAS 77396
Event Date July 17, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Brain
Event Type Nonclassifiable Source of Injury Nonclassifiable
Industry (NAICS) 238910 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.93000, -95.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was waiting out a storm in his work truck but had to use a nearby portable toilet. While he was in the portable toilet, a lightning strike occurred approximately 50 feet away. He collapsed after coming out of the toilet. He suffered a concussion and brain swelling, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On July 17, 2019, a worker at Alcott Inc. in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as nonclassifiable, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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