PHI Aviation
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOUMA, LOUISIANA
| Employer | PHI Aviation | Report ID | 2023032436 |
| Address | 3622 Thunderbird Road | City, State ZIP | HOUMA, LOUISIANA 70363 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Helicopter |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | 1658252 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.57000, -90.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a helicopter when they fell from the top of the aircraft to the ground, resulting in a head injury.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2023, a worker at PHI Aviation in HOUMA, LOUISIANA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with helicopter identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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