Blanchard Valley Hospital
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FINDLAY, OHIO
| Employer | Blanchard Valley Hospital | Report ID | 20171110892 |
| Address | 1900 S. Main Street | City, State ZIP | FINDLAY, OHIO 45840 |
| Event Date | November 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| 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 | 41.01000, -83.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 12, 2017, an employee was caring for a patient at bedside when the employee stepped back and tripped on a piece of medical equipment's power cord. The employee fell, landing on the hip/lower back and suffering a lumbar compression fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 12, 2017, a worker at Blanchard Valley Hospital in FINDLAY, OHIO suffered fractures to the lumbar region. 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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