Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — 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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