Barron Fan Technology
Struck by falling object unspecified — Intracranial injuries unspecified — ALABASTER, ALABAMA
| Employer | Barron Fan Technology | Report ID | 2024076087 |
| Address | 301 Industrial Road | City, State ZIP | ALABASTER, ALABAMA 35007 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Pipes, tubes metal |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1764921 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.25000, -86.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the fabrication shop working on a fan housing when a piece of steel pipe (88" and 4" in diameter, weighing about 80-90 pounds) fell over and struck him in the head, resulting in a laceration and loss of consciousness.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2024, a worker at Barron Fan Technology in ALABASTER, ALABAMA suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with pipes, tubes metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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