Publix 1544
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Publix 1544 | Report ID | 2016042839 |
| Address | 1544 Piedmont Avenue | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30324 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2016 | 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 | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.79000, -84.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mopping the break room when he stepped into the water on the break room floor, slipped, and struck his head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2016, a worker at Publix 1544 in ATLANTA, GEORGIA 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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