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Walmart

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Walmart in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Employer Walmart Report ID 2015085577
Address 4301 Chef Menteur Hwy, Store # 3167 City, State ZIP NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70164
Event Date August 8, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 452910 Inspection # 1111999
GPS Coordinates 30.00000, -90.00000

Incident Narrative

An employee collapsed while pushing a shopping cart inside of the store. The employee's head struck the ground causing bleeding and damage to the back of his skull. Surgery was performed to relieve swelling.

Incident Summary

On August 8, 2015, a worker at Walmart in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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