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Meditek/Greystone Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Meditek/Greystone Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Employer Meditek/Greystone Inc. Report ID 2018032832
Address 7500 Hugh Daniel Drive, Suite 150 City, State ZIP BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
Event Date March 23, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Water
Industry (NAICS) 621512 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.41000, -86.66000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working in the office when water entered the office as a result of a broken water pipe (exterior to the building). The employee was attempting to contain the water leak by spreading linens when she slipped and fell to the floor, breaking her right patella and requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 23, 2018, a worker at Meditek/Greystone Inc. in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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