Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co
Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MEHOOPANY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co | Report ID | 2021087483 |
| Address | Route 87 | City, State ZIP | MEHOOPANY, PENNSYLVANIA 18629 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface | Source of Injury | Floor irregularity |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322299 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.57000, -76.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While walking across the break room, an employee tripped on a broken floor tile and fell to the floor. The employee sustained head trauma.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2021, a worker at Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co in MEHOOPANY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified 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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