Sharon's Primary Care
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Sharon's Primary Care | Report ID | 2022064886 |
| Address | 65 Old Turnpike Road | City, State ZIP | CANAAN, CONNECTICUT 06018 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.03000, -73.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking with a piece of medical equipment. The employee tripped and fell, suffering a twisted ankle and a possible head injury. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2022, a worker at Sharon's Primary Care in CANAAN, CONNECTICUT suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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