WILL-BURT
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — ORRVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | WILL-BURT | Report ID | 2018010083 |
| Address | 169 S. MAIN | City, State ZIP | ORRVILLE, OHIO 44667 |
| Event Date | January 3, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -81.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While exiting the lunch room, an employee tripped on a runner rug and fell down three steps (approximately 24 inches) to the concrete floor. The employee sustained internal head bleeding.
Incident Summary
On January 3, 2018, a worker at WILL-BURT in ORRVILLE, OHIO suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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