AIRCO SERVICE INC.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet — Concussions — TULLAHASSEE, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | AIRCO SERVICE INC. | Report ID | 2020076803 |
| Address | 12514 S Kingston Ave | City, State ZIP | TULLAHASSEE, OKLAHOMA 74454 |
| Event Date | July 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ceilings |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1484710 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.86000, -95.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on top of a ceiling joist in attic space to install an HVAC vent system. The ceiling joist cracked, split, and broke in half causing the employee to fall approximately 10 feet. The employee was hospitalized for a concussion and head, back and neck trauma.
Incident Summary
On July 20, 2020, a worker at AIRCO SERVICE INC. in TULLAHASSEE, OKLAHOMA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet, with ceilings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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