Gunderson Health Systems
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Gunderson Health Systems | Report ID | 2018088339 |
| Address | 1900 South Avenue | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Televisions |
| Industry (NAICS) | 621498 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.79000, -91.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was completing patient care tasks and struck her head on the TV in the room, causing a concussion.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2018, a worker at Gunderson Health Systems in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with televisions identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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