KNECHT, LLC
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | KNECHT, LLC | Report ID | 2020077045 |
| Address | 2905 4th Avenue | City, State ZIP | SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA 57783 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 442299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.47000, -103.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting a safety inspection of a semi-truck when he missed a step and fell off the truck, hitting his head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2020, a worker at KNECHT, LLC in SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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