King Soopers
Fall while sitting — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — PARKER, COLORADO
| Employer | King Soopers | Report ID | 20211211000 |
| Address | 17761 Cottonwood Dr. | City, State ZIP | PARKER, COLORADO 80134 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.56000, -104.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee in a fuel kiosk was sitting on a stool when he fell to the floor, resulting in a head injury.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2021, a worker at King Soopers in PARKER, COLORADO suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with chairs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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