Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 133864.015 - Employee falls, incurs head injury, later dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1518494.015 | 03/09/2021 | 622110 | The University Of Chicago Medical Center |
Abstract: At 2:00 p.m. on March 8, 2021, Employee #1, a registered nurse, died from a fall while on-duty at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Previously, on February 4, 2021, Employee #1 worked her normal duties from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. At approximately 11:00 PM, Employee #1 entered the nourishment room and got ice water for herself or a patient, then coworker #2 (registered nurse) and coworker #3 (registered nurse) heard a loud noise. Coworker #2 and coworker #3 found Employee #1 had fallen to the floor, unconscious, and Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 rendered medical assistance to Employee #1 and called for help. Employee #1 was taken to the emergency department and was treated for a head injury. Employee #1 remained at the University of Chicago Medical Center until she died on March 8, 2021, due to complications of craniocerebral injuries, fall, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1518494.015 | 65 | F | Fatality | Registered nurses |
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