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Intracranial injuries, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2018043137 · 4/2/2018 · ACORN MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Brain
Nature of injury
Intracranial injuries, unspecified

Cause

Event
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet
Source
Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary source
Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified

Employer

Name
ACORN MANAGEMENT CO., INC.
Location
75 Wamsutta Street, NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, 02740
NAICS
531311
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was on a ladder approximately 7 feet off the ground, using a reciprocating saw to cut a pipe that was hanging from the ceiling. The end of the pipe was not secured, and when the cut was nearly completed, the far end of the pipe swung down and hit the ladder out from underneath the employee. He fell to the floor and landed on his head, suffering a head injury, scratches on his back, and a bloody nose. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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