Erie Elementary Charter School
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Erie Elementary Charter School | Report ID | 2021053755 |
| Address | 1405 North Washtenaw Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 |
| Event Date | May 6, 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) | 611110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.90000, -87.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and co-worker were teaching students how to perform breakdancing. The employee performed a head stand and lost consciousness when they stood up. The employee struck their head on the floor and was hospitalized for a head injury.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2021, a worker at Erie Elementary Charter School in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 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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