LOWES HOME CENTERS, LLC

Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LOWES HOME CENTERS, LLC in COLUMBUS, OHIO
Employer LOWES HOME CENTERS, LLC Report ID 20191112133
Address 1675 Georgesville Square Dr., Store 0181 City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228
Event Date November 22, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over self Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 444110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.91000, -83.11000

Incident Narrative

The injured employee was helping a co-worker unpack a front load washer in the main drive aisle between appliances and plumbing. The injured employee went to step backwards and tripped. He fell backwards and landed flat on his back and his head struck the floor. He sustained a suspected brain bleed and concussion.

Incident Summary

On November 22, 2019, a worker at LOWES HOME CENTERS, LLC in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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