The Meadows Foundation
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | The Meadows Foundation | Report ID | 2021075794 |
| Address | 3003 Swiss Avenue | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75204 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813211 | Inspection # | 1543334 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a splitter on a TV cable while on an A-frame ladder when he fell, resulting in a head injury that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2021, a worker at The Meadows Foundation in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified 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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