The Sheridan Press
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Concussions — HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Sheridan Press | Report ID | 20191011299 |
| Address | 450 Fame Avenue | City, State ZIP | HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331 |
| Event Date | October 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.82000, -76.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to remove a bad book from a conveyor when the employee tripped and fell forward, contacting the floor. The employee suffered abrasions and bruising on the knees, a cut on the lower lip, and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On October 28, 2019, a worker at The Sheridan Press in HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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