GT USA Wilmington, LLC a subsidiary of Gulftainer Company Limited
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
| Employer | GT USA Wilmington, LLC a subsidiary of Gulftainer Company Limited | Report ID | 2023021847 |
| Address | 1 Hausel Road | City, State ZIP | WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19801 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488310 | Inspection # | 1632237 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -75.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was weaving wire to an excavator bucket when he slipped and fell 8 feet, striking his head on several objects before impacting the hard surface. The employee sustained head trauma and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2023, a worker at GT USA Wilmington, LLC a subsidiary of Gulftainer Company Limited in WILMINGTON, DELAWARE suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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