ATAS International, Inc.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ATAS International, Inc. | Report ID | 2025054575 |
| Address | 6612 Snowdrift Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2025 | 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 | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Secondary Source | Other constructed surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | 1828938 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.59000, -75.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading pallets onto a truck and climbed down off a pallet after loosening straps to release the crane. The employee slipped off the flatbed truck and fell 4 feet to the dock plate/ground. The employee was hospitalized with a brain bleed and fractures to their T4, T5, and T6 vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2025, a worker at ATAS International, Inc. in ALLENTOWN, 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 other semi, tractor-trailer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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