Golden Living Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ONEILL, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Golden Living Center | Report ID | 2016087409 |
| Address | 1102 North Harrison | City, State ZIP | ONEILL, NEBRASKA 68763 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(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) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.46000, -98.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a resident's room to draw blood for a blood sugar test. When she turned to leave the room, she tripped over an electrical cord for the bed's alarm mat. She fell on her right side and fractured her right femur.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2016, a worker at Golden Living Center in ONEILL, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the thigh(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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