Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — AKRON, OHIO
| Employer | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company | Report ID | 2019088902 |
| Address | 432 Wirth Ave | City, State ZIP | AKRON, OHIO 44312 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Porches, balconies, decks, patios | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 524210 | Inspection # | 1430863 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.04000, -81.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at a policyholder's residence responding to their insurance claim. He was on their outside deck and began to climb up a ladder. He was on the 2nd rung from the ground when the ladder lifted back towards him, hitting his forehead area. He continued to fall backwards, hitting the back of his head on the deck and knocking him unconscious.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2019, a worker at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in AKRON, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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