Wal-Mart
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Wal-Mart | Report ID | 2015107577 |
| Address | 19910 Bruce B Downs Blvd. | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33647 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | 1100683 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.15000, -82.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell on a wet floor suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2015, a worker at Wal-Mart in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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