Pennsylvania Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pennsylvania Hospital | Report ID | 2017065047 |
| Address | 8th and Spruce Street | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| 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 | 39.94000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a power extension cord and fell while waxing the floor. The employee's head struck the floor, suffering a possible concussion and musculoskeletal trauma.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2017, a worker at Pennsylvania Hospital in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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