Donovan's Express Care
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Skull fracture and intracranial injury — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Donovan's Express Care | Report ID | 20231211499 |
| Address | 5609 Ridge Avenue | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45213 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Skull fracture and intracranial injury | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Confined spaces, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811191 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.17000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a step ladder in an oil change pit to tighten a drain plug located underneath a vehicle. The employee fell from the step ladder, resulting in a concussion, a fractured skull, and a brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2023, a worker at Donovan's Express Care in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered skull fracture and intracranial injury to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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