Faulkton Area Medical Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FAULKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Faulkton Area Medical Center | Report ID | 2016022665 |
| Address | 1300 Oak St. | City, State ZIP | FAULKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57438 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Floor coverings- nonstructural | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 621111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.03000, -99.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured and required hospitalization after she fell in the dining area of the facility. Mats had been stacked in an area and the employee tripped over the mats while carrying a tray of food.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2016, a worker at Faulkton Area Medical Center in FAULKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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