Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over self — Fractures — SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
| Employer | Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital | Report ID | 2016099201 |
| Address | 501 6th Ave. S. | City, State ZIP | SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33701 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over self | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.76000, -82.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was teaching a class when she turned to walk away from the podium and tripped. When she started to fall, she placed her right arm out to brace herself. Her arm hit the wall, fracturing her humerus and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2016, a worker at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over self, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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