Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial Medical Center
Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs - Fractures - WALLA WALLA, Washington
| Employer | Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial Medical Center |
| Address | 77 Wainwright Drive |
| City, State ZIP | WALLA WALLA, Washington 99362 |
| Report ID | 2015119005 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs |
| Source of Injury | Curbs |
| Secondary Source | Dishes, drinking cups, beverage glasses, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.05386, -118.35561 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was walking from the parking lot to the building caring a casserole dish. The employee tripped on the curb and fell onto the dish. The employee was later hospitalized for broken ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2015, a worker at Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial Medical Center in WALLA WALLA, Washington suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs, with curbs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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