Diversicare/Windsor House
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — 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.
Context
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