Henkel Corporation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GENEVA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Henkel Corporation | Report ID | 2020087587 |
| Address | 300 Forge Avenue | City, State ZIP | GENEVA, NEW YORK 14456 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88000, -76.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking with an armful of bottled product. The employee tripped over an ankle-high fan cord and fell to the concrete floor, suffering head injuries.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2020, a worker at Henkel Corporation in GENEVA, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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