LOWES HOME CENTERS, LLC
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Multiple intracranial injuries, n.e.c. — 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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