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University Hospitals

Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at University Hospitals in SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO
Employer University Hospitals Report ID 2016043188
Address 3605 Warrensvilloe Center Road City, State ZIP SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO 44122
Event Date April 15, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified Source of Injury Floor irregularity
Secondary Source Floor coverings- nonstructural
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 41.46000, -81.53000

Incident Narrative

While walking in the front lobby, an employee tripped over a piece of the floor that was damaged and had a mat over it while awaiting repair. The employee fell to the ground, sustaining facial and shoulder fractures.

Incident Summary

On April 15, 2016, a worker at University Hospitals in SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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