Advent Health
Fall on same level due to slipping — Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages — MERRIAM, KANSAS
| Employer | Advent Health | Report ID | 2023076549 |
| Address | 9100 West 74th Street | City, State ZIP | MERRIAM, KANSAS 66204 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.99000, -94.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking when they slipped and fell to the floor, resulting in a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2023, a worker at Advent Health in MERRIAM, KANSAS suffered cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages 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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