Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Fall while sitting — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Report ID | 2017010699 |
| Address | 700 Childrens Drive | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43205 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.95000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to sit down in a wheeled chair when the chair slipped out from under her. She fell and hit her head, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2017, a worker at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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