Bellin Health Corp
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Bellin Health Corp | Report ID | 20201211348 |
| Address | 2820 Roosevelt Road | City, State ZIP | MARINETTE, WISCONSIN 54143 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.06000, -87.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on a step ladder hanging Christmas decorations. The employee fell from the ladder to the floor, their head striking a freezer as they fell. The employee suffered a skull fracture, broken vertebrae, and a possible brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2020, a worker at Bellin Health Corp in MARINETTE, WISCONSIN suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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