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JB Mechanical Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at JB Mechanical Inc. in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer JB Mechanical Inc. Report ID 20201211768
Address 70 South Washington Street, Galleria Mall 1500 Wahington Rd Pitts 15228 City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301
Event Date December 16, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. 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) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.17000, -80.25000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell from a ladder to the floor inside a store that was being demolished. He suffered a head laceration, concussion, and a brain bleed.

Incident Summary

On December 16, 2020, a worker at JB Mechanical Inc. in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. 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.

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