AUTOZONE
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ZION, ILLINOIS
| Employer | AUTOZONE | Report ID | 2017043388 |
| Address | 3025 Sheridan Rd. | City, State ZIP | ZION, ILLINOIS 60099 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2017 | 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 | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | Cans | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 441310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.44000, -87.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the parking lot assisting a customer when he tripped over a trash can and fell striking his head on a concrete curb. He was hospitalized overnight with a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2017, a worker at AUTOZONE in ZION, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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