CHI St. Vincent Little Rock
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | CHI St. Vincent Little Rock | Report ID | 2015063820 |
| Address | #2 St. Vincent Circle | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72205 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -92.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The refrigerator and ice maker in the break room were leaking causing water to drain onto the floor. An employee placed items in the refrigerator and was going to the assignment board when she slipped and fell fracturing her patella which required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2015, a worker at CHI St. Vincent Little Rock in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the knee(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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