Excelsior Medical Corp
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Cuts, lacerations — NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Excelsior Medical Corp | Report ID | 20191112081 |
| Address | 1933 Heck Ave | City, State ZIP | NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEY 07753 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.21000, -74.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a drop ceiling changing air filters. He fell 8 feet to the ground and suffered a head laceration.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2019, a worker at Excelsior Medical Corp in NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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