Stratigos Dynamics, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Stratigos Dynamics, Inc. | Report ID | 2023010866 |
| Address | 2201 Old Spanish Trl | City, State ZIP | WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA 70669 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Grates and drains in floor surface |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.24000, -93.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a concrete platform when their foot became stuck on a bolt that was protruding from a metal grate. The employee fell to the floor and sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2023, a worker at Stratigos Dynamics, Inc. in WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with grates and drains in floor surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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