Diversicare of Southaven
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Diversicare of Southaven | Report ID | 20221210960 |
| Address | 1730 Dorchester Drive | City, State ZIP | SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI 38671 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.96000, -90.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking out of a resident's room when they slipped on water on the floor and fell. The employee was hospitalized after striking their head on the floor.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2022, a worker at Diversicare of Southaven in SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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