# Skull fracture and intracranial injury at Osram Sylvania, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016043391` · 4/22/2016 · SAINT MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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