Piedmont Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Piedmont Hospital | Report ID | 2017010473 |
| Address | 1133 Eagle's Landing Parkway | City, State ZIP | STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA 30281 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2017 | 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 | 33.51000, -84.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting up from her desk, tripped over a cord, and fell striking her head and breaking a hip.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2017, a worker at Piedmont Hospital in STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA 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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