BJC HEALTHCARE
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | BJC HEALTHCARE | Report ID | 2015050179 |
| Address | 4249 Clayton Ave | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63110 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621491 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.63000, -90.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in the restroom on the morning of 05/22/2015. After washing her hands, she reached for the paper towel dispenser, and then slipped on the floor as a result of water droplets. She fell backwards and landed on her right arm fracturing her humerus.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2015, a worker at BJC HEALTHCARE in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). 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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