Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Dislocation of joints — GUILDERLAND, NEW YORK
| Employer | Our Lady of Mercy Life Center | Report ID | 2016043358 |
| Address | 2 Mercycare Lane | City, State ZIP | GUILDERLAND, NEW YORK 12084 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.70000, -73.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell while moving a sign in the reception area, dislocating the left shoulder.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2016, a worker at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in GUILDERLAND, NEW YORK suffered dislocation of joints to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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