Empire Comfort Systems Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Empire Comfort Systems Inc | Report ID | 20191111762 |
| Address | 918 Freeburg Ave | City, State ZIP | BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 62220 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.50000, -89.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from his car into the building when he slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell. His head hit the concrete, causing brain swelling that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2019, a worker at Empire Comfort Systems Inc in BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with sidewalk, path, outdoor walkway-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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