UPS
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — NEW STANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2021086567 |
| Address | 521 North Central Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW STANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15672 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.24000, -79.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a loading dock when they slipped and fell to the bottom of the dock, resulting in possible head injuries.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2021, a worker at UPS in NEW STANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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