Surge Staffing
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries unspecified — WAVERLY, OHIO
| Employer | Surge Staffing | Report ID | 2024010688 |
| Address | 611 W 2nd St | City, State ZIP | WAVERLY, OHIO 45690 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Shelves, shelving, racks |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle and machine parts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561311 | Inspection # | 1723688 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -82.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was moving automotive parts when a tote weighing approximately 45 lbs. fell approximately 8-10 feet and struck them on the head. The employee later sustained a seizure, became ill, and lost consciousness.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2024, a worker at Surge Staffing in WAVERLY, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with shelves, shelving, racks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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