Fort McCoy
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — SPARTA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Fort McCoy | Report ID | 2018010915 |
| Address | 2171 South 8th Avenue | City, State ZIP | SPARTA, WISCONSIN 54656 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.01000, -90.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking from the main wastewater treatment facility to an out building, an employee slipped on ice and fell. The employee's head struck the blacktop ground, suffering brain swelling.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2018, a worker at Fort McCoy in SPARTA, WISCONSIN suffered intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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