US Foods, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | US Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2016087248 |
| Address | 6133 North River Road | City, State ZIP | ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS 60018 |
| Event Date | August 4, 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 | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722330 | Inspection # | 1171335 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.99000, -87.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 4, 2016, an employee tripped over a projector's flexible cord, fell into a door, and struck their head, requiring hospitalization for head trauma.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2016, a worker at US Foods, Inc. in ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS 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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