C. H. Bradshaw Co., Inc.
Explosion, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GROVE CITY, OHIO
| Employer | C. H. Bradshaw Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2020087690 |
| Address | 2004 Hendrix Drive | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, OHIO 43123 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | 1488272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -83.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was grinding/welding inside a tanker truck tank. An explosion blew out the aluminum head and it struck the employee, knocking the employee unconscious and causing a broken collarbone, broken ribs, and brain swelling.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2020, a worker at C. H. Bradshaw Co., Inc. in GROVE CITY, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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