PROMEDCARE, Inc
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA
| Employer | PROMEDCARE, Inc | Report ID | 2017087320 |
| Address | 3100 23rd Street, #4 | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA 68601 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Mobility scooters-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423450 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -97.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a mobility scooter and fell, fracturing the right hip.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2017, a worker at PROMEDCARE, Inc in COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA suffered fractures to the hip(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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