Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center | Report ID | 2016010685 |
| Address | 2425 Hillview Avenue | City, State ZIP | BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA 58501 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Canes, crutches, walkers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.81000, -100.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a broken arm after tripping over a patient's walker while distributing medication.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2016, a worker at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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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