Iron Mountain Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — MONTGOMERYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Iron Mountain Inc. | Report ID | 2024054433 |
| Address | 34 Airport Square Rd. | City, State ZIP | MONTGOMERYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18936 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.24000, -75.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing a customer's 65-gallon shred bin inside the cargo space of a straight truck. He fell from the lift gate to the asphalt surface approximately 46 inches below and was found unconscious. The employee sustained fractured ribs, a partially punctured lung, a forehead laceration, a blood contusion to the brain, a sprained wrist, a contusion to his eye, and an abraded forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2024, a worker at Iron Mountain Inc. in MONTGOMERYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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