CalArk International, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | CalArk International, Inc. | Report ID | 2022020962 |
| Address | 9250 NW 58th Street | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.82000, -80.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stepping out of a commercial vehicle when he missed the bottom step and lost his grip, falling backward to the ground and landing on his back. The employee suffered a possible lumbar fracture, brain swelling, and a possible hematoma.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2022, a worker at CalArk International, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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