USPS
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 2018010944 |
| Address | 6801 W. 73rd St. | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS 60499 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cans | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.75000, -87.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 29, 2018, an employee was cleaning up garbage when he tripped over a garbage can and bumped his head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2018, a worker at USPS in BEDFORD PARK, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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