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MERCY HOSPITAL

Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — WASHINGTON, Missouri

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MERCY HOSPITAL in WASHINGTON, Missouri
Employer MERCY HOSPITAL
Address 901 E Fifth St
City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, Missouri 63090
Report ID 2023054404
Event Date May 17, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages
Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Tables, worktables
Industry (NAICS) 622110
GPS Coordinates 38.55000, -91.00000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking through the kitchen while cleaning and ensuring all equipment was turned off when they tripped and fell into the corner of a table. The employee sustained a subdural hematoma and globe injury to the left eye.

Incident Summary

On May 17, 2023, a worker at MERCY HOSPITAL in WASHINGTON, Missouri suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages to the brain. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. injuries.

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