St. Joseph's Health Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
| Employer | St. Joseph's Health Center | Report ID | 2015096619 |
| Address | Dialysis Unit, 973 James Street | City, State ZIP | SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13203 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| 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 | 43.05000, -76.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a linen cord, breaking both wrists and fracturing her knee. She was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2015, a worker at St. Joseph's Health Center in SYRACUSE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). 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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