Bison USA Transportation
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Bison USA Transportation | Report ID | 2023098468 |
| Address | 4930 Hannorville Rd | City, State ZIP | BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18017 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 485999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.66000, -75.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking around a trailer to complete a post-trip inspection when they slipped in standing water and fell, striking their head on the ground. The employee lost consciousness and sustained a laceration and hematoma.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2023, a worker at Bison USA Transportation in BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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