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JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures — CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS
Employer JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Report ID 2016043592
Address 1100 EAST POPLAR STREET City, State ZIP CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS 72830
Event Date April 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Floor irregularity
Industry (NAICS) 621610 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 35.46000, -93.44000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking down the hall when her foot caught the floor causing the employee to fall on her left knee and right arm. She broke her knee and was admitted to the hospital.

Incident Summary

On April 27, 2016, a worker at JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER in CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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