CVS Pharmacy
Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | CVS Pharmacy | Report ID | 20171211685 |
| Address | 13 1/2 Pond Street | City, State ZIP | NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS 01950 |
| Event Date | December 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.80000, -70.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped and fell to the floor while moving a box. The employee's head hit the floor, suffering a concussion that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 8, 2017, a worker at CVS Pharmacy in NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS suffered concussions 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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