United Cerebral Palsy of Washington DC and Northern Viginia
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | United Cerebral Palsy of Washington DC and Northern Viginia | Report ID | 20161110643 |
| Address | 3135 8th Street, NE | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20019 |
| Event Date | November 11, 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 | Other client or customer | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 624120 | Inspection # | 1194990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.93000, -76.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While helping a client stand up, an employee tripped on the client's foot and fell to the floor, suffering a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2016, a worker at United Cerebral Palsy of Washington DC and Northern Viginia in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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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