Mayo Clinic Health System
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Mayo Clinic Health System | Report ID | 2022097820 |
| Address | 700 W. Avenue South | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54601 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.80000, -91.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking down the hall when a co-worker spoke to her from behind. The employee turned her head to the left to acknowledge the co-worker when her toe caught on the floor. She lost her balance and took a few steps forward, trying to catch herself. The employee fell into the wall and hit her head, resulting in a headache and subarachnoid hematoma.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2022, a worker at Mayo Clinic Health System in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages 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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