Hudson's Bay Company
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hudson's Bay Company | Report ID | 2018043489 |
| Address | 25 Keystone Blvd. | City, State ZIP | POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17901 |
| Event Date | April 11, 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 | Blackboards, bulletin boards, mirrors-stand-alone | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -76.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped on the leg of a whiteboard, fell, and hit their head on the floor. The employee remained alert but experienced a seizure after a few minutes and lost consciousness, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2018, a worker at Hudson's Bay Company in POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 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.
Context
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