Foley United Contractors Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Foley United Contractors Inc. | Report ID | 2023021413 |
| Address | 14 Myrtle Ave. | City, State ZIP | BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS 02184 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Train, locomotive, rail car, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236115 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.20000, -71.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been gathering supplies. A train passed by the workshop causing a ladder to fall and strike the employee on the head. The employee was hospitalized with a head injury.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2023, a worker at Foley United Contractors Inc. in BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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