United Hospital Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | United Hospital Center | Report ID | 2016054204 |
| Address | 327 Medical Park Drive | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA 26330 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.32000, -80.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 14, 2016, at approximately 2:45 p.m., an employee fell while getting up from a clerical chair. Her foot became trapped under the chair, causing her to fall to the floor on her right side. She fractured her hip and was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2016, a worker at United Hospital Center in BRIDGEPORT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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