Temple University Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Temple University Hospital | Report ID | 2017088400 |
| Address | 3401 North Board Street | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19140 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Medical machinery and equipment, except x-ray | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.00000, -75.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee turned around and tripped over a vital signs monitor that was behind her, fracturing her right leg.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2017, a worker at Temple University Hospital in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. 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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