Capstone Logistics
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Capstone Logistics | Report ID | 2021109188 |
| Address | Sysco, 100 Inwood Road | City, State ZIP | ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT 06067 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | 1560581 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.63000, -72.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the head by falling pallets, resulting in multiple skull fractures and bleeding on the brain.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2021, a worker at Capstone Logistics in ROCKY HILL, CONNECTICUT suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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