Rumo Company Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SMYRNA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Rumo Company Inc. | Report ID | 2020065633 |
| Address | 4520 Pine St | City, State ZIP | SMYRNA, GEORGIA 30080 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | 1480091 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.84000, -84.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While sweeping and cleaning up garbage an employee fell 10 feet through a stair hole. The employee landed on the floor and sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2020, a worker at Rumo Company Inc. in SMYRNA, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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