Walmart
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO
| Employer | Walmart | Report ID | 2017043302 |
| Address | 2793 Taylor Road Ext | City, State ZIP | REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO 43068 |
| Event Date | April 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | 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 # | 1235148 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.93000, -82.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on a wet surface and fell hitting their head on a wall.
Incident Summary
On April 12, 2017, a worker at Walmart in REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified 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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