The Kroger Company
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CUMMING, GEORGIA
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 2021021523 |
| Address | 5550 Bethelview Road | City, State ZIP | CUMMING, GEORGIA 30040 |
| Event Date | February 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.16000, -84.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee came over to assist another employee who was having a seizure. The injured employee lost balance and struck her head on a self-checkout counter. The injured employee was knocked unconscious and hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 19, 2021, a worker at The Kroger Company in CUMMING, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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