Veterans Health Administration, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Fall on same level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — DETROIT, MICHIGAN
| Employer | Veterans Health Administration, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center | Report ID | 20161110317 |
| Address | 4646 JOHN R. STREET | City, State ZIP | DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48201 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.35000, -83.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking to his car, the employee fell to the ground and suffered a laceration to the eye.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2016, a worker at Veterans Health Administration, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in DETROIT, MICHIGAN suffered cuts, lacerations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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