Incident date: 2024-07-15
NAICS industry code: 561621

An employee was trying to push a dock plate down when it gave way and dropped. He lost his balance and fell to the ground 4 feet below, suffering a concussion and fractures to ribs, his nose, and both arms.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment  less than 6 feet
code_source: title: Loading docks, dock plates
code_nature: title: Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
code_body: title: Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
severity: moderate