Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DURANGO, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in DURANGO, COLORADO
Employer Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Report ID 2017043733
Address 2911 Junction Street City, State ZIP DURANGO, COLORADO 81301
Event Date April 26, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Steaming equipment and appliances
Industry (NAICS) 623110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 37.29000, -107.87000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking and performing routine duties when her foot was caught on a steam table causing her to fall. The employee was hospitalized for a broken shoulder.

Incident Summary

On April 26, 2017, a worker at Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in DURANGO, COLORADO suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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