Poly-America, L.P.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Poly-America, L.P. | Report ID | 2021076083 |
| Address | 2000 W. Marshall Drive | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75051 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Bands | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 326111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on some plastic banding and fell, suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2021, a worker at Poly-America, L.P. in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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