Wegmans
Fall on same level due to slipping — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — WEBSTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Wegmans | Report ID | 2016087234 |
| Address | 900 Holt Rd | City, State ZIP | WEBSTER, NEW YORK 14580 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | 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) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -77.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a spill on the floor while walking behind the donut counter. The employee hit their head and suffered a brain contusion, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2016, a worker at Wegmans in WEBSTER, NEW YORK suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages 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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