Ingles Grocery Stores #98
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Ingles Grocery Stores #98 | Report ID | 2016042914 |
| Address | 207 US HWY 76E | City, State ZIP | BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30512 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.86000, -83.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 7, 2016, an employee was pulling a large bag full of plastic while walking backwards when he tripped on a bag of flour and fell, striking his head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2016, a worker at Ingles Grocery Stores #98 in BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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