KVAT Food Stores, Inc. (Food City)
Fall on same level due to slipping — Concussions — LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA
| Employer | KVAT Food Stores, Inc. (Food City) | Report ID | 2020054239 |
| Address | 311 North main Street | City, State ZIP | LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA 30728 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Plastic wrap | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.70000, -85.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on shrink wrap and fell, her head striking an automatic dishwasher. She suffered a head injury, with a possible concussion.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2020, a worker at KVAT Food Stores, Inc. (Food City) in LA FAYETTE, GEORGIA suffered concussions 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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