Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs — PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc. | Report ID | 2020076713 |
| Address | 1 Peter Pan Way | City, State ZIP | PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02904 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Confined spaces, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 485210 | Inspection # | 1484332 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -71.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking by a pit at the bus maintenance garage when he slipped and fell at least 6 feet down into the pit. The employee was hospitalized for broken ribs, a punctured lung, a head contusion and possible bleeding on the brain.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2020, a worker at Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc. in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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