Lin Care, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — WYNNE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Lin Care, Inc. | Report ID | 20171110983 |
| Address | 999 S. Falls Blvd | City, State ZIP | WYNNE, ARKANSAS 72396 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423450 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.21000, -90.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the second floor landing of some stairs when the employee missed a step and fell face forward down the steps. The employee suffered a broken nose, broken wrist, broken eye socket, concussion, and brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2017, a worker at Lin Care, Inc. in WYNNE, ARKANSAS suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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