Target Corp.
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — LANCASTER, OHIO
| Employer | Target Corp. | Report ID | 2020088069 |
| Address | 1300 River Valley Boulevard | City, State ZIP | LANCASTER, OHIO 43130 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.73000, -82.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee missed the last 2 steps while descending from an A-frame ladder. She fell to the concrete floor and suffered a possible brain hemorrhage.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2020, a worker at Target Corp. in LANCASTER, OHIO suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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