Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170363162 - Employee suffers brain damage in fall to floor
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125672550 | 03/01/2000 | 5812 | 0 | Winco Foods Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 6:00 p.m. on November 19, 1999, Employee #1, a general purpose worker at a large retail grocery, was washing small pieces of equipment in the left-most compartment of a 3three-compartment sink. For some reason, Employee #1 fell and struck the back of his head on the floor. He suffered internal damage to his brain, and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Eureka, CA, where he underwent brain surgery and a lengthy hospitalization.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125672550 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Janitors and cleaners |
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