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University Health, Shreveport

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at University Health, Shreveport in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Employer University Health, Shreveport Report ID 2016087213
Address 1541 Kings Hwy City, State ZIP SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71103
Event Date August 4, 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 Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
Industry (NAICS) 622110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.48000, -93.76000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped on an electrical cord and fell, fracturing her left hip and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On August 4, 2016, a worker at University Health, Shreveport in SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 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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