Catholic Health System
Fall on same level due to slipping — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — LOCKPORT, NEW YORK
| Employer | Catholic Health System | Report ID | 2023109189 |
| Address | 6001 shimer drive | City, State ZIP | LOCKPORT, NEW YORK 14094 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2023 | 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 | Liquids, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.14000, -78.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were scrubbing a shower floor. Employee 1 put soapy water on the floor to start the scrubbing process. As employee 2 was walking around the edge of the room to grab a scrub pad, they slipped on the soapy water and fell. Employee 2 struck the back of their head on the floor and lost consciousness.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2023, a worker at Catholic Health System in LOCKPORT, NEW YORK 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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