Boston University
Fall on same level, unspecified — Concussions — BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Boston University | Report ID | 2021098437 |
| Address | 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Agganis Arena | City, State ZIP | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02215 |
| Event Date | September 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -71.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving plastic dashboards when he fell to the ground and struck his head, resulting in a concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2021, a worker at Boston University in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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