Creighton University
Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — OMAHA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Creighton University | Report ID | 20171212330 |
| Address | 780315 California St. | City, State ZIP | OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68178 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Parking lot, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.26000, -95.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped on ice while exiting his company vehicle. He slipped and fell, hitting his head and suffering a concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2017, a worker at Creighton University in OMAHA, NEBRASKA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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