Amos Electric Supply
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — TEMPLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Amos Electric Supply | Report ID | 2020087379 |
| Address | 225 Swindoll Ln. | City, State ZIP | TEMPLE, TEXAS 76502 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.10000, -97.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee came into contact with a battery backup wire while replacing a light fixture. He fell off his ladder to the floor, suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2020, a worker at Amos Electric Supply in TEMPLE, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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