BJC HEALTHCARE

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BJC HEALTHCARE in 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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