Archdiocese of Atlanta

Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Archdiocese of Atlanta in 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.

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