Stamford Health
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Stamford Health | Report ID | 2020054186 |
| Address | One Hospital Plaza | City, State ZIP | STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06904 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621399 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -73.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A nurse practitioner slipped on a wet floor while evaluating a patient. She fell backwards and her head struck the floor.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2020, a worker at Stamford Health in STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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