RCMA South Dade Child Development Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | RCMA South Dade Child Development Center | Report ID | 2017065907 |
| Address | 13600 SW 312 Street | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33033 |
| Event Date | June 27, 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Benches, workbenches, saw horses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 624410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.47000, -80.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when she tripped and fell backwards over a bench, striking the back of her head against the concrete floor.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2017, a worker at RCMA South Dade Child Development Center in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 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.
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