WellSpan Health
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | WellSpan Health | Report ID | 2022053859 |
| Address | 1001 South George Street | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17403 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.94000, -76.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking backward pulling a work station cart. The employee tripped over a stool, fell backward, and struck their head. The employee suffered a brain bleed.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2022, a worker at WellSpan Health in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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