Better Block and Brick
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Better Block and Brick | Report ID | 2021108582 |
| Address | 170th and Hawthorne | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | 1556482 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.27000, -96.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pouring concrete when they fell through a hole in the floor and hit the ground below. The employee sustained head trauma.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2021, a worker at Better Block and Brick in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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