The Post-Journal
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK
| Employer | The Post-Journal | Report ID | 2022075774 |
| Address | 15 west second street | City, State ZIP | JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK 14701 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2022 | 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 | Stairs, steps-outdoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 511110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.09000, -79.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had punched out and was leaving work. He walked down stairs and missed the last step, fell, and his head hit a dumpster next to the steps. The employee sustained a head Injury.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2022, a worker at The Post-Journal in JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-outdoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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