Diversicare/Windsor House

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Diversicare/Windsor House in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Employer Diversicare/Windsor House Report ID 2016054046
Address 4411 McAllister Drive City, State ZIP HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35805
Event Date May 11, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 623110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 34.71000, -86.62000

Incident Narrative

An employee was feeding a patient when she turned and lost her balance. She fell to the floor and landed on her left knee, fracturing her kneecap.

Incident Summary

On May 11, 2016, a worker at Diversicare/Windsor House in HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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