GG&C Bus Company
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels — MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | GG&C Bus Company | Report ID | 20241211492 |
| Address | 159 Northwood Drive | City, State ZIP | MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16335 |
| Event Date | December 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Body Part | Trunk unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Bus |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow, hail | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 485410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a pre-trip inspection of a bus. He was walking down the bus steps using the handrail when he slipped and fell, resulting in back injuries, internal bleeding, and a severe hematoma.
Incident Summary
On December 12, 2024, a worker at GG&C Bus Company in MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels to the trunk unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with bus identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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