Meadow View Nursing Center
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BERLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Meadow View Nursing Center | Report ID | 2022087221 |
| Address | 1404 Hay Street | City, State ZIP | BERLIN, PENNSYLVANIA 15530 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.91000, -78.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was found at the bottom of a loading dock, having suffered head injuries and possible facial fractures.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2022, a worker at Meadow View Nursing Center in BERLIN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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