CVS Health
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | CVS Health | Report ID | 20191011351 |
| Address | 203 Linden Pond Way | City, State ZIP | HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02043 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 446110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.19000, -70.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sliding a box across the floor when the box struck a raised floor-mounted electrical outlet, causing the employee to lose her balance and fall head-first into merchandise shelving. She sustained a head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2019, a worker at CVS Health in HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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