Archdiocese of Atlanta
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Archdiocese of Atlanta | Report ID | 2018011003 |
| Address | Christ King School, 46 Peachtree Way NE | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30308 |
| Event Date | January 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611699 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.82000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on the curb to get on the bus when the employee tripped on the curb and fell backward. The back of the employee's head struck the pavement resulting in a head injury.
Incident Summary
On January 30, 2018, a worker at Archdiocese of Atlanta in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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