St. Vincents Medical Center, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | St. Vincents Medical Center, Inc. | Report ID | 2015075007 |
| Address | 2800 Main St. | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06606 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -73.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a phone cord in a patient's room. The employee fell and struck her torso, breaking a rib puncturing her spleen.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2015, a worker at St. Vincents Medical Center, Inc. in BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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