Carnival Americana, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Carnival Americana, Inc. | Report ID | 20191010589 |
| Address | 2600 Howard Street | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 |
| Event Date | October 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Nonrail amusement rides |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.72000, -92.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assembling an amusement ride while standing on the deck. He stepped off the deck just as he was walking off a curb and fell approximately 5 to 6 feet to the ground, suffering a concussion and left forearm fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 9, 2019, a worker at Carnival Americana, Inc. in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with nonrail amusement rides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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