Ace Detective & Security Agency, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — RUMFORD, MAINE
| Employer | Ace Detective & Security Agency, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109889 |
| Address | ND Paper / 6th floor #7 Baker door | City, State ZIP | RUMFORD, MAINE 04276 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | 1710794 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.54000, -70.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a hole and fire watch for another company when three pieces of metal fell from above and struck the employee's hard hat. The employee sustained head injuries that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2023, a worker at Ace Detective & Security Agency, Inc. in RUMFORD, MAINE suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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