Skull fracture and intracranial injury

Name: Skull fracture and intracranial injury at Osram Sylvania, Inc.
Start: 4/22/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016043391 · 4/22/2016 · Osram Sylvania, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Brain
Nature of injury: Skull fracture and intracranial injury

Cause

Event: Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source: Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary source: Hydrogen sulfide

Employer

Name: Osram Sylvania, Inc.
Location: 835 Washington Road, SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA, 15857
NAICS: 335110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Three employees were investigating an H2S odor at a cooling tower. One of the employees removed the lid from the cooling tower and stuck a measuring rod in to measure the level. The employee put the lid back on and started walking away. The employee became lightheaded and fell onto the concrete walkway, requiring hospitalization for a concussion and skull fracture.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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