Aroostook County Action Program

Fall on same level due to slipping — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Aroostook County Action Program in PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE
Employer Aroostook County Action Program Report ID 2019021353
Address 771 Main Street City, State ZIP PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE 04769
Event Date February 6, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Parking lot, unspecified
Secondary Source Ice, sleet, snow
Industry (NAICS) 551114 Inspection # 1387457
GPS Coordinates 46.69000, -68.01000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped and fell on ice in the company parking lot while walking into the office. She hit her head, suffering a subdural hematoma and a concussion.

Incident Summary

On February 6, 2019, a worker at Aroostook County Action Program in PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with parking lot, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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