Canteen Vending Services
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Canteen Vending Services | Report ID | 2020010316 |
| Address | 200 Thomas Road | City, State ZIP | PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19460 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2020 | 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 | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.13000, -75.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 5:50 a.m. on January 12, 2020, an employee was loading a delivery van when he fell off the loading dock to the ground 3 feet below. He suffered head injuries and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2020, a worker at Canteen Vending Services in PHOENIXVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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