Case study:
On December 20,2011, Melanie Lopez working in the kitchen to prepare an apple watermelon smoothie for her client. Paper towels or floor mops were not in sight. When she left the kitchen, another caregiver named Carlito went inside to prepare a meal. The next day, Melanie found that Carlito was brought to a hospital.

Situation:
The blender which Melanie used on December 20 was found in the kitchen still plugged in the outlet. There was a spill on the floor which seems to be a fruit shake.

The Accident:
After Carlito finished his client’s meal, he hurriedly went out of the kitchen moving his way through the floor where the spill was situated. He badly fell on the floor and heavily bumped his head to it.

Question:
What causes the accident to happen?

How could this misfortune have been prevented?