Delray Medical Center, Inc.
Fall while sitting — Concussions — DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Delray Medical Center, Inc. | Report ID | 20221211198 |
| Address | 5440 Linton Boulevard, Fair Oaks Pavilion | City, State ZIP | DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33484 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall while sitting | Source of Injury | Chairs |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.43000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting on a wheeled stool. The employee leaned over and the stool rolled out from under him, causing him to fall backward onto the floor and hit his head. The employee suffered a concussion.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2022, a worker at Delray Medical Center, Inc. in DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA suffered concussions 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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