UF Health Shands Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | UF Health Shands Hospital | Report ID | 2017054105 |
| Address | 1600 SW Archer Road | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(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 | 29.63000, -82.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had verified a patient's medication with a coworker at a computer when she turned to exit the room and tripped on a fetal monitor's cord. She fell to the floor, fracturing her left ankle and bruising her left wrist. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2017, a worker at UF Health Shands Hospital in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(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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