St. Joseph the Worker School
Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Concussions — OREFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | St. Joseph the Worker School | Report ID | 2024010829 |
| Address | 1858 Applewood Drive | City, State ZIP | OREFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA 18069 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ball, stick, and throwing sports equipment |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.60000, -75.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was supervising indoor recess at a school. A volleyball struck the employee's head, causing a head injury and a concussion.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2024, a worker at St. Joseph the Worker School in OREFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with ball, stick, and throwing sports equipment identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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