Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Concussions — PHILADELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians | Report ID | 2020099009 |
| Address | 13241 Highway 491 North | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI 39350 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -88.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over the threshold of a door and fell striking their forehead on the floor. The employee sustained a concussion.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2020, a worker at Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in PHILADELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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