Franklin Iron and Metal Corp
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Franklin Iron and Metal Corp | Report ID | 2019088029 |
| Address | 1120 South Burnett Rd. | City, State ZIP | SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45505 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -83.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in the cab of his truck, in a bent position, adjusting the shifter boot. He stepped backwards, lost balance and fell from the cab. He sustained injuries to the hip, back, and head, as well as a brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2019, a worker at Franklin Iron and Metal Corp in SPRINGFIELD, OHIO suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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