Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | Report ID | 2018099487 |
| Address | 2970 Finley Road | City, State ZIP | DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Food slicers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 | Inspection # | 1350749 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -88.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking a stainless steel cutting machine down from a shelf when the machine fell and struck her head, causing blunt force trauma.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2018, a worker at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with food slicers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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