Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel
Fall on same level due to slipping — Abrasions, scratches — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel | Report ID | 2023032674 |
| Address | 4736 Best Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30337 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 25, 2023, an employee was preparing a hotel room for guest arrival. The employee went into the bathroom to retrieve a bag from the trashcan when they slipped and fell backward, hitting the toilet as they fell to the floor. The employee suffered abrasions to their left knee and hip.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2023, a worker at Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered abrasions, scratches to the hip(s) and leg(s). 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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