ST. ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTER
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — SAPPINGTON, MISSOURI
| Employer | ST. ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTER | Report ID | 20161110649 |
| Address | 10010 KENNERLY ROAD | City, State ZIP | SAPPINGTON, MISSOURI 63128 |
| Event Date | November 12, 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 | 38.51000, -90.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over some wires under her desk and fell, fracturing her right hip and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2016, a worker at ST. ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTER in SAPPINGTON, MISSOURI 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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