HCA Inc
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — MCALLEN, TEXAS
| Employer | HCA Inc | Report ID | 2017076383 |
| Address | 101 E. Ridge Road | City, State ZIP | MCALLEN, TEXAS 78503 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| 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 | 26.18000, -98.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a cord while taking a blood pressure reading on a patient, falling to the ground and suffering a broken pelvis.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2017, a worker at HCA Inc in MCALLEN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the pelvis. 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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