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Sanford Medical Centers Fargo

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sanford Medical Centers Fargo in FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA
Employer Sanford Medical Centers Fargo Report ID 2015031485
Address 801 Broadway North City, State ZIP FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58122
Event Date March 25, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 46.88000, -96.78000

Incident Narrative

A Sanford Medical Center employee was injured when she tripped over an electrical cord. As she fell, she grabbed a med cart, which landed on top of her body and broke her leg.

Incident Summary

On March 25, 2015, a worker at Sanford Medical Centers Fargo in FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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