Sodexo USA
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Sodexo USA | Report ID | 2015021181 |
| Address | 33 Commercial Street | City, State ZIP | FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 02035 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.05000, -71.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Electrician working at a client site tripped on an electrical cord and hit his head. Employee was admitted to the hospital due to brain hemorrhaging.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2015, a worker at Sodexo USA in FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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