Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County | Report ID | 2018054436 |
| Address | 2501 NORTH PATTERSON ST. | City, State ZIP | VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31603 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| 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 | 30.86000, -83.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While leaving a patient's room, an employee tripped on medical wires and cords and fell, fracturing the right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2018, a worker at Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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